Giuseppe Manzari

Ramzi Nasr

VP, Engineering at VideoAmp

Giuseppe is a visionary Engineering Leader with a knack for strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving. He is able to drive a collaborative and inclusive work environment where team members feel valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Giuseppe is also a tireless worker who is always willing to go the extra mile. He is a great asset to any organization and I highly recommend him for any leadership role.

Christina Huynh

Technology Strategy & Operations Executive at Disney

Giuseppe is an exceptional Engineering Leader who consistently inspires and brings out the best in his team. With his strong leadership skills, he fosters a collaborative work environment and builds enduring partnerships. Giuseppe's strategic thinking and innovative approach make him a valuable asset to the organization. His meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality results, while his ability to inspire others motivates them to achieve their full potential. I have had the privilege of working alongside Giuseppe for the past three years, and it has been an enriching experience. During this time, I have learned a great deal from him and witnessed significant personal and professional growth. Together, we have formed a strong partnership focused on advancing the business and driving success. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with such an exceptional leader like Giuseppe.

Christopher Shattuck

Vice President, Consumer Platform Engineering at Disney

With remarkable technical talent and a thoughtful, innovative mindset, Giuseppe is a unique and prized colleague. I have had the privilege of partnering with Giuseppe and the teams that he has built for the past 5 years. Every new project was approached thoughtfully and always with an eye on what was best for the company as a whole. A true team player. Giuseppe's ability to form strong partnerships and foster enduring relationships within the company is exemplary and serves his organization well. His commitment to developing talent shines through and is evident in his team, where he has personally mentored senior staff members and made investments in nurturing junior-level leaders and engineers. He possesses a tireless work ethic and attention to detail, which are evident in every project he takes on. Working with Giuseppe was always a positive experience as he is respectful, participatory, and consistently present. I highly recommend Giuseppe for any leadership role that values innovation, collaboration, and unwavering dedication.

Attila Veres

Data Science and Engineering Leader at Apple

I worked with Giuseppe for several years building cutting edge video streaming capabilities for one of the greatest entertainment companies in the world. He is the type of leader we as engineers always hope for. He has a clear vision of what the team needs to build, but he listens to his teams input when filling in the details. He takes time out to listen and asks questions that force the team to think outside the box. He knows when to step in and give direction as well as when to take a step back to let his teams do what they do best. He stays up-to-date on the latest innovations and isn’t afraid to adopt new platforms if they are better than what we use today. He also makes everyone feel like they are part of a single team with a common goal, even when it’s hundreds of people across multiple teams with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. He always pushes us to be and do better while always recognizing the great accomplishments we’ve made so far. Giuseppe creates a culture of ownership, collaboration, accountability, and autonomy that, in my experience, very few leaders do anywhere near as effectively. It would be a pleasure to work with him again some day.

Johnathan Barsook

Product Management and Technology Executive at Disney

Giuseppe is an incredible technology leader who I've been fortunate to partner with over the past decade and a half. He's dedicated to his role, the company, and his team and is always looking for opportunities to improve processes and the business overall. His problem solving skills are especially impressive as he's able to quickly learn new areas of the business and deploy technology solutions to solve problems in a rapid manner. Giuseppe has high standards for himself and his team which he actively mentors and develops. He's also a great sounding board for his peers and is often my go-to for advice or to help flesh out an idea as he's incredibly collaborative and seeks the best outcome without being political or territorial. Giuseppe is extremely innovative, strategic, and collaborative and any executive team is lucky to have him as part of it.

Michael Pullen

Program Management Leader at Disney

I have worked closely with Giuseppe for over 7 years. He is a highly collaborative and engaged leader who positions his engineering teams to successfully meet strategic objectives – often against aggressive timelines. He approaches challenges with a positive attitude, and works across functional areas to build delivery teams.

Rafael Barrero

Senior Manager at Amazon

In my time working with and for Giuseppe, he consistently demonstrated strong leadership principles and provided a collaborative environment to drive results and accomplish business objectives. He encouraged creative problem-solving and inspired our department to innovate relentlessly. Giuseppe has great command of a variety of engineering and technical disciplines, and the team greatly benefited from his business acumen and strategic thinking.

Haigaz Farajian

Technology & Business Executive at Disney

I had the pleasure to work with Giuseppe for almost 3 years. Giuseppe impressed me with his technical abilities, his leadership style and dedication to see projects through to completion on time and on budget.

Han Kim

Head of Technology Operations at Amazon Studios

Giuseppe hired me to come build out the Technology Operations team at Disney. From day one, he had a vision of what this department would look like and how it would operate. He already had a plan in mind and was looking for someone to carry out his plan. His clear vision made it very simple for me to operate autonomously and he trusted me enough to get it done. Whenever, I had questions, he always took the time to talk through any ideas or issues that came our way and was always ready to pivot when things changed. In the end, we built a highly effective and operationally sound team. He is tough but also understanding, firm but never fierce. He expected perfection and he elevated the bar around everyone around him. He knows when to be serious and when to have fun. He always had a plan that spanned not just the immediate needs, but also the future. You can tell he loves technology and building solutions just by speaking with him. This is the executive you want running your technology organization. It was a pleasure working with him and I hope that someday, we can work together again soon.

Grant Cahill

Associate Director, Product Management at Demonware

Giuseppe served as my mentor while at Disney ABC Television Group. I truly valued our time together as Giuseppe is someone that is extremely respected in Disney and he is someone that will gladly take time out of his day to provide guidance or assistance in any way possible. Giuseppe is someone that has incredible insights into the technology sector because he is someone that it always thinking about new and future technology trends as well as how to optimize and improve the ways we work and operate. It is this measured yet progressive approach that makes Giuseppe such a valuable mentor and such a valuable resource for Disney and the technology industry as a whole.