23-25 June 2026
Copenhagen
Mario Volonterio
Head of Digital Networks & AI
Fastweb
Autonomous Networks summit
Mario Volonterio is a senior technology executive with over 30 years of international experience at the intersection of telecommunications, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
Mario currently serves as Head of Digital Networks and Artificial Intelligence at Fastweb+Vodafone, where he leads the Digital Network & AI unit, driving strategy and execution across cloud, automation, and data domains. He is also leading the Technology Strategy and Governance unit, responsible for responsible for defining the long-term technology roadmap and ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology investments.
Prior to this, Mario spent over a decade at Vodafone, most recently as Head of Vodafone Business Technology Solutions Italy and Member of the Vodafone Italy Board of Directors (2021–2024). Earlier at Vodafone (2014–2021), he led the virtualization of the European network infrastructure and drove AI and automation capabilities across 14 offices in Europe and Asia. Before Vodafone, Mario built a strong foundation in technology consulting, holding leadership roles at HP, Bain & Co. and Deloitte, across sectors including financial services, public sector, and manufacturing.
Mario currently serves as Head of Digital Networks and Artificial Intelligence at Fastweb+Vodafone, where he leads the Digital Network & AI unit, driving strategy and execution across cloud, automation, and data domains. He is also leading the Technology Strategy and Governance unit, responsible for responsible for defining the long-term technology roadmap and ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology investments.
Prior to this, Mario spent over a decade at Vodafone, most recently as Head of Vodafone Business Technology Solutions Italy and Member of the Vodafone Italy Board of Directors (2021–2024). Earlier at Vodafone (2014–2021), he led the virtualization of the European network infrastructure and drove AI and automation capabilities across 14 offices in Europe and Asia. Before Vodafone, Mario built a strong foundation in technology consulting, holding leadership roles at HP, Bain & Co. and Deloitte, across sectors including financial services, public sector, and manufacturing.
