Nicoletta Sartore is the CEO of Elite. Elite was founded in 1979 by her father Amerigo and has grown from a small family business to a global leader in cycling equipment while maintaining its Italian roots. From its headquarters in Fontaniva, Italy, Elite combines innovation with tradition.

Nicoletta shares her remarkable story of navigating Elite through COVID-19, where their indoor training products became central to both the industry's boom and subsequent cooling. Her journey from aspiring teacher to CEO offers insights into succession planning, crisis management, and sustainable growth while preserving core values.

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