Born in France, Manuel began his career as an independent art

director in 2003, working for brands such as Renault, Bulgari and Nike and agencies including Publicis and FRDB.

Since 2010 he has been Creative Director at Saatchi & Saatchi Italy. He has created campaigns for Procter & Gamble, Fixodent, Enel, Toyota, Lexus, Nike, Renault, Trenitalia, Eurobet, Cei, Armani. Awarded 27 times at the Art Directors Club Italy, he has received several recognitions in international advertising festivals including Cannes Lions, NY Festivals, Clio Awards, London International Awards, Eurobest, ADCE, FWA and Webby Awards.

He has been a jury member at Cannes Lions, New York Festivals, and jury president at the Art Directors Club Italy.