INFO ABOUT THE FOUNDER

MONICA COLOMBELLI HEAD

monica@seof1.it

monicahead@seonet.co.uk

Mob: +39 347 939 3464

MY STORY before seo

I was born born in Massa Lombarda, Ravenna, Italy, in 1968. I studied at the Classic Licee in Imola and attended the University of Political Science in Bologna. I worked in international business travel starting with Emilia Viaggi in Bologna where I was referent for groups at medical conferences organized around the World. In Paris I worked for Alitalia Airlines, first at the check in and after a year at the marketing department for Vip Club Travelers.

Back to Bologna I established SEO Special Events Organization srl. I become skilled in setting up villas and vey prestigious venues for Vip Clients attending the trade Fairs in Bologna. But also conferences and concerts! Together with finding the location I started to organise everything around the main event offering a turn key proejct.

During the years in Bologna I started to work for Sailing Regattas as Class Secretary and I ended up organizing all the events for the various sponsors as Champagne Mumm and Audi. The connection with Mumm Champagne open 2 fantastic work experiences: Responsible for the “Sailors Club” – Tour de France a la Voile, Organizer of Bicycle Tours for Champagne and Wine Tasting.

GRAND PRIX EXPERIENCE

One day, a Formula 1 agency asked for help with accommodations near a circuit. That first job turned into a global adventure—handling logistics for teams at Imola, Monte Carlo, Monza, and eventually every F1 Grand Prix. In 2004, we managed logistics for the Chinese Grand Prix, a business that’s still running today. Over the years, we’ve expanded to support races in India, Korea, Russia, Turkey, and more.

Publications

I have always had a deep passion for creating publications, and over the years, I’ve had the privilege of producing many for the world of Formula 1. From capturing the excitement of the sport to highlighting its remarkable people, each project has been a labor of love. More recently, I took on a particularly special endeavor—bringing together a collection of tales about my husband, Patrick Head. This was not a biography, but a compilation of stories and memories shared by some of the greatest names in the paddock over the last few decades. Gathering these insights and anecdotes has been a truly rewarding experience, and I take great pride in creating publications that preserve history and bring the voices of the sport to life.

Head & Tales

At the end of 2024, I set out to gather a wonderful collection of stories from the paddock about my husband, Patrick Head. The response was truly incredible, with so many friends and colleagues sharing their memories and experiences. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed—it means the world. This is more than just a collection of tales; it’s a family publication, a keepsake that will be treasured and passed down for generations to come.

Concierge

In 2017, I introduced “Concierge”, a project dedicated to travellers in the world of Formula 1. With just five magazines, we shaped a vision and belief that we continue to carry forward into our increasingly digital world today.