Simone Ferrara

SVP Technology & IP Strategy at V-Nova

Simone Ferrara is an engineer and European patent attorney with two decades of
experience spanning wireless communications, intellectual property, and video technology.
Beginning his career as a researcher in signal processing and telecoms, he went on to lead
IP strategy at Vodafone and serve in multiple leadership roles at the Chartered Institute of
Patent Attorneys. Since 2015, Simone has shaped V‑Nova’s legal, operational, and
technology direction, currently serving as SVP of Technology and IP Strategy. He drives the
company’s innovation and standardization efforts — including MPEG-5 LCEVC — ensuring
technical excellence is matched by commercial readiness.