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Car­melo Cennamo

Professor

Subjects
Eco-systems Strategy Innovation Competition Digitalisation Artificial intelligence

Driv­ing stra­tegic in­sight in the plat­form eco­nomy and en­ga­ging with so­ci­et­al chal­lenges

My research examines how multi-sided platforms and ecosystems transform competition, industry structures, and value creation across sectors—including media, automotive, healthcare, and decentralised finance. By uncovering the strategic logics of platform governance, I contribute insights that guide not only firms but also regulators seeking to balance innovation with fairness in digital markets. 

I actively engage in policy debates on platform regulation, including the EU’s Digital Markets Act, offering evidence-based perspectives on how to sustain competitive, innovative, and consumer-friendly digital economies. Through the Digital Markets Competition Forum and international collaborations, I connect academic research with policymakers, industry leaders, and the broader public to support better governance of digital markets. 

13 January 2026

Are Social Media Platforms a Threat to Democracy?

An Ecosystem Governance Perspective

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September 2024

Competing for Attention on Digital Platforms

The Case of News Outlets

Tim Meyer

Anna Kerkhof

Car­me­lo Cen­na­mo, Professor

Tobias Kretschmer

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23 July 2024

Should Your Company Build an Open or Closed Ecosystem?

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Outside activities

Af­fil­i­ated Pro­fess­or, SDA Boc­coni , 2018 -

Teach­ing and re­search col­lab­or­a­tion in strategy and di­git­al plat­forms
Bocconi University

Ad­vis­ory/Policy En­gage­ment, EU Di­git­al Mar­kets Act , 2021 - 2022

Provid­ing re­search-based in­put to EU policy de­bates on plat­form reg­u­la­tion
EU policy debates on platform regulation