Luigi Guadagno
About Luigi Guadagno
Luigi Guadagno serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Advantage Solutions, where he focuses on integrating AI to enhance business processes and empower employees. With a background in agile methodologies and technology-based innovation, he has held various leadership roles in the tech industry, including co-founding LOOKCAST and serving as a Software Technology Executive at Walgreens Boots Alliance.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Luigi Guadagno serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (SVP, CTO) at Advantage Solutions, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on accelerating transformation by leveraging data and expertise. Guadagno is responsible for ensuring that artificial intelligence (AI) empowers the workforce at Advantage Solutions and enhances their capabilities. He works on integrating AI across all areas of the business, aiming to narrow the gap between innovation and implementation.
Previous Experience and Roles
Before joining Advantage Solutions, Luigi Guadagno held several key positions in various organizations. He co-founded LOOKCAST and worked there for one year from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Software Technology Executive at Walgreens Boots Alliance from 2016 to 2023. He also held the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) at Herzum from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, Guadagno was an Instructor at DePaul University from 1995 to 2005, contributing to the education of future technology professionals.
Educational Background
Luigi Guadagno studied at DePaul University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science from 1988 to 1992. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology and systems development, which he has applied throughout his career in various leadership roles.
Expertise and Skills
Guadagno possesses a strong background in agile methodologies and specializes in collaboration and communication technologies. He has expertise in large-scale systems development and semantic technologies, focusing on technology-based innovation. His skills enable him to drive efficiency and precision in business processes through the effective use of AI.