Cristiano Cova

With over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry and in the management of multi-purpose venues, arenas, sports centers, and locations hosting national and international events, he has held senior leadership roles including Director of the Forum di Assago (now UnipolForum), Director of Teatro della Luna in Milan, and Director of Palazzo dello Sport in Bologna (now Unipol Arena). In these roles, he oversaw event programming, staff management, promoter contracts, and relationships with sports organizations, contributing to the organization of major events such as the MTV Europe Music Awards 2015 and the EuroLeague Basketball Final Four 2014.

From 2012 to 2015, he served as President of Società Sportiva Forum S.s.d.r.l., further developing expertise in competitive sports management, particularly in swimming and figure skating. During this period, the organization achieved outstanding results, including victories at the 2014 European and World Championships in pair skating.

Since 2017, he has been working as an independent consultant, supporting the redevelopment and management of multi-purpose venues, event production, and the development of commercial strategies and sponsorship programs.

Today, his expertise and experience are an integral part of the Bestmind Technical Management Committee,
contributing to the development of services dedicated to sports and entertainment infrastructure.