Claudio Cocorocchia
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Degree in Chemical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada; MBA, INSEAD. Began career in management consulting. Then moved to media with Sony Pictures Entertainment, working internationally across Sony’s Digital, Home Entertainment and Television divisions for 6 years. Was a member of the leadership team that founded Glu Mobile’s (now Electronic Arts) first international offices. 2010, established and led Antaes Consulting’s Digital practice. End of 2014, joined the World Economic Forum. From 2019 to 2021 led the World Intellectual Property Organization's digital business unit then left to join a small content marketing SaaS start-up to establish, build, and run their customer success department for about 3 years. Now part of HP's Global Sales & Solutions group, focused on driving customer growth through expansion.
Claudio’s Career Stories
What is the most useful piece of career advice you got as a student, and who gave it to you?
Be like a sponge by absorbing everything you can whilst getting really good at learning new things and redefining yourself.
Did anyone ever oppose your career plans when you were young or push you in a direction you did not want to go?
Yes, unfortunately I was unlucky on more than one occasion and had to deal with really bad leadership/management that created a toxic working environment for me.
When you were a student, did you do anything outside of school to build skills or get knowledge that has helped your career?
Yes, get involved in extra curricular activities: Your university's Alma Matter society, student government, clubs, and other volunteering activities. Shoot for leadership positions/roles in your volunteer work.