in 1985–1990 he was mayor of his native village of sauze d'oulx. in the meantime he worked as sport commentator for various television stations, including rai, the italian state network. he held various executive positions att the 1997 world championships in sestriere and was involved with the 2006 winter olympics as head of the volunteers and deputy mayor of the olympic village in sestriere. he carried the olympic torch at the opening ceremony.