Meet The Team
We're a team of young professionals, dedicated to advocating for and enlightening others about the finest achievements in the craft spirits sector.
We've spearheaded several of the most notable ventures in distribution, marketing, and brand development across the North American Market. Our goal is to respect the honor and responsibilities that come with our integral role in our professional community. We do this by promoting a collective vision that merges our distinct yet complementary talents, including brand creation, regional and national distribution support, public relations, media engagement, and organization of marketing events.
MEET THE TEAM
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Marco Todoerti
Founder
Business Development Officer since 2011, when he joined Casa Vinicola Zonin USA, one of the largest family-owned wineries in Italy, before becoming COO at Distillerie Bonollo Umberto, one of the largest family-owned distilleries in Italy, in 2017. Since 2020, Marco has founded few consulting agencies, retaining different brand clients before founding ABV in 2023 as entrepreneurial venture with some of the most prominent figures and young professionals in the industry.
As CEO, Marco leads the business administration while overseeing the commercial and marketing operations.
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Camila Ruiz
Advocacy Director
Camila Ruiz is a Colombian-born spirits advocate with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Raised in Bogotá – Colombia and shaped by New York and Miami, she builds bridges between culture, education, and hospitality.
She serves as North America Advocacy lead helping introduce disruptive and innovative spirits into international audiences through education, initiatives and cultural programming, championing brands that honor history while shaping the future. WSET / the Court of Master Sommeliers / CEMMEZ
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Federico Doldi
Portfolio Ambassador
Bringing extensive hospitality experience, he has managed esteemed establishments in Europe such as Jerry Thomas Project in Italy and the Curtain Hotel in the UK before moving to the US, and leading the bar programs for The Gansevoort Hotel Group, where, as Beverage Director, he worked with top brands, ambassadors. PR&Media Agencies on commercial, marketing and PR strategies.
Federico is the leading Portfolio Ambassador, bringing educational and commercial support, activations and events, throughout the US markets.
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Valentino Longo
In-House Mixologist
With over 20 years of hospitality experience, Valentino is an award winning bartender and “Most Imaginative Bartender” in 2020. Founder of the successful bar-related teaching platform “Shoshin Art Club” and recently awarded Aperitivo Bar “ViceVersa” in Miami. Leading Bartender of the Four Season Surfclub for 8 years, he has been a prominent beverage consultant for prestigious Hospitality groups and one of the most renowned bartender figures in the hospitality industry.
As In-house mixologist, Valentino works along the brand’s beverage strategies while developing special programs for ABV Venture’s partners.
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Ranieri Cassuola
Media Production Manager
Former bartender and always passionate about visual arts, he moved from behind the bar to behind the camera 5 years ago when he opened his own production company “RC Visuals”. He learned and perfection his art traveling around the world and producing media contents for a wide range of major brands and groups in the hospitality industry.
As Media Production Manager, Ranieri leads all the productions programs from brand’s photoshoots and PR & Media campaigns, to national and local events and activations.
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Marianna Niero
Marketing Manager
Born and raised in Venice, Marianna Niero built her career across Europe and the United States before establishing Miami as her home. With a background in international business and strategic communication, she helps brands define their voice, expand their presence, and connect with audiences online and offline. Alongside her for-profit work, she supports nonprofit organizations in strengthening communication and advancing mission-driven initiatives.
As Marketing Manager, Marianna oversees ABV’s marketing, leading brand positioning, social media, and digital strategies to elevate and amplify client visibility.