How does a young boy from a provincial Ital­ian town grow into a key figure in building international bridges? What qualities shape a journey of global impact? These questions find their answers in the remarkable life of Profes­sor Maurizio Bragagni OBE, CEO of Tratos UK, a leading cable manufacturer. Through intimate conversations with close friend and journalist Alessandro Vergni, Bragagni retraces the piv­otal moments of a journey shaped by vision, faith, and unyielding determination, showing how challenges, when met with purpose, can become powerful opportunities. From steer­ing his company through international expan­sion and the Brexit referendum, to receiving a Senate nomination for the Queen’s Award, leading philanthropic initiatives with the Esh­arelife Foundation, serving as Honorary Consul of the Republic of San Marino in the UK, and being awarded the Order of the British Empire, this book reveals the human story behind the entrepreneur, the public servant, and the dip­lomat. An inspiring narrative of how talent, val­ues, and deep friendships can connect different worlds, encouraging readers to follow their as­pirations and leave a meaningful mark.

Prof Maurizio Bragagni obe is the President and CEO of Tratos UK, the British divi­sion of Tratos Cavi SpA. With over two decades of lead­ership experience, he has played a key role in strength­ening the company’s posi­tion within UK markets. A Chartered Director and Fellow of the Institute of Directors, Professor Bragagni is also a member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Market Strategy Board. Under his leadership, Tratos was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation in 2019. In addition to his corporate role, Professor Bragagni serves as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of San Marino in the United Kingdom. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of Bolton and a Senior Visiting Fel­low at Bayes Business School. He also holds the po­sition of Alternate Governor for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Mr Alessandro Vergni is a communications and public relations professional with a strong focus on cultural pro­motion. He collaborates with both institutional and private entities to support and deliv­er initiatives in the arts and public discourse. In addition to organising training and outreach programmes in artistic education, he regularly contributes to prom­inent national newspapers, including L’Osservatore Romano and Il Timone. Vergni is also active in pub­lishing. He recently edited the volume L’amicizia. Ipotesi intorno ad un enigma. Conversazione con Sil­vano Petrosino (2023). For our publications, he edited Perle false e cuori impavidi. Come affrontare il cam­biamento d’epoca (2023).