Giorgio was born in Italy where he lived and worked as a lawyer until the age of 32.

After graduating in law in 2000, he travelled to Canada and eventually moved to Toronto in 2007.

During this time Giorgio had several work experiences, mostly in the Hospitality industry and food/beverage sector. He currently works for the Italian Government, in the Italian Trade Commission office and also holds a position as part-time professor at the Seneca College in Toronto in the School of Tourism and Hospitality.