Simone Gianetto

Senior Research Director

Simone Gianetto is a Senior Research Director at Povaddo. He specializes in global opinion research projects that support Povaddo’s Fortune 500 clients in navigating challenging regulatory environments around the world. With a focus on both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, Simone oversees the entire lifecycle of research projects, adeptly translating raw data into actionable insights to provide strategic guidance to senior leaders at client organizations.

Before his tenure at Povaddo, Simone spent two years as a graduate-level intern at Emerson where, through collaborative engagements with top-tier technology firms, he refined his skills in concept testing and need prioritization research. Simone earned a master’s in marketing research from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SIUE as well as a bachelor’s degree in business and management from the University of Turin in Italy. Simone is also a Burke-trained focus group moderator.

Simone is originally from Torino, Italy and is now based in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a movie enthusiast and voracious book reader.