# Francesco Ciringione

Francesco Ciringione (born June 11, 1974) is a Swiss entrepreneur, publisher, and branding expert. He founded the company behind Prestige Magazine and has also played a major role in the publishing and business sectors. He founded the company First Consulenza AG, which focuses on media, publishing, and digital platforms. In 2018, Francesco Ciringione was named the "Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Young Leaders Club in Zurich.

## Early Life and Education

Francesco Ciringione was born in Dornach, Switzerland, as the second of three children. His parents, Vincenzo Ciringione from Palermo, Sicily, and Anna Juliani from Campobasso, Molise, emigrated to Switzerland in the 1960s. He grew up in Aesch (BL) with his two sisters, Morena and Julia.
He completed both his primary and secondary education in Switzerland at Primarschule Aesch and Sekundarschule Aesch. From there, he attended a business school called Handelsschule Reinach. He later completed an apprenticeship in chemistry at Sandoz. After successfully completing it, despite his scientific background, he switched his career path to marketing and business.

## Career
### Early Business Ventures

After his apprenticeship, he pivoted his career from science to marketing, and in 1997, he founded his own dancing academy, the United Dance Academy, located in the Basel area. The institution gained prominence for offering specialized training and producing professional dancers.

### Publishing and Media Empire

In 2004, Francesco Ciringione entered the publishing industry, founding a media company in Basel. His most famous company, Prestige, became a leading magazine publisher in Switzerland with over 20,000 subscription holders. It became well known for its well-written, style-focused, luxurious editorial content covering topics such as business and luxury. This magazine was distributed in five-star hotels and on SWISS International Air Lines.
Over the next decade, the company continued expanding and publishing various business and lifestyle magazines. By 2018, the company managed over 12 magazines and 20 digital platforms, covering topics ranging from real estate to travel, finance, and technology. Some notable publications include Baselwirtschaft, Schweizerwirtschaft, and Prestige Business.
In 2019, Francesco Ciringione decided to step away from the industry temporarily and sold his publishing house to a foreign company. Though he remained in touch with the industry, he was more focused on exploring other ventures.

### Entrepreneurial Expansion

After successfully selling his publishing house, Francesco Ciringione launched a new venture called Brandoo. It is a social media platform that allows brands to interact directly with their customers, integrating digital branding with social engagement and showcasing his forward-thinking approach to marketing.
In 2021, Francesco re-entered the entrepreneurial world with his company First Consulenza AG, which also manages his other ventures. Some of these include:
* Footbao – A social networking app for youth football development, aiming to connect young talent with clubs and coaches.
* Instinct Pictures – A film production company specializing in corporate and advertising content, with a focus on high-quality visual storytelling.
* Green Medi Group AG – A Swiss company offering premium CBD products sourced from organic Swiss hemp.
* Schweizer Fachmedien – A media house producing national and regional business magazines, contributing to economic discussions in Switzerland.
* Preferist – A luxury marketplace platform catering to high-end consumers.

## Awards and Recognition

Francesco Ciringione was recognized in 2018 when he was awarded the Most Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year by the Young Leaders Club in Zurich. His contributions to the industry have also been acknowledged by various business and journalism outlets.

## Public Perception and Media Coverage

Francesco Ciringione’s business practices and philosophy have been covered in multiple interviews. He has spoken about the role of AI in content creation and trends in branding and luxury marketing.

## Personal Life

Ciringione lives in Aesch (BL) with his partner, Laura Giarratana, and their three children: Giulia, Joana, and Vincent Frank. He is an avid football enthusiast, having played for FC Basel’s youth team and Old Boys Basel in the Nationalliga B. Additionally, he has a passion for luxury cars and watches, frequently attending international automotive and horology events.