Executive MBA

Dr. Andrea Ciceri is a leading expert in consumer psychology, neuromarketing, and research methodologies, with over 15 years of professional experience. He is the Founder and President of SenseCatch, one of the top companies in the field of neuromarketing, and serves as the Program Director for the International Master in Neuromarketing and Customer Experience at Rome Business School. Dr. Ciceri holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Markets from the IULM University of Languages and Communication, where he also conducted postdoctoral research, specializing in neuromarketing. His studies have had a significant impact on topics such as eye tracking, visual marketing, and the application of neuroscience in business, with a particular focus on consumer behavior and decision-making processes. He has extensive teaching experience, having taught at both doctoral and master’s levels and collaborated internationally with prestigious institutions such as Copenhagen Business School. His work has been published in top-tier academic journals, and he has contributed to numerous global projects in the neuromarketing field, solidifying his reputation in both academic and corporate environments. Dr. Ciceri’s expertise helps companies leverage neuroscience to gain objective market insights, optimize customer experiences, and improve decision-making strategies.

Daniele Maver is a seasoned executive with over 40 years of experience in the automotive and finance sectors. He began his professional journey in 1984 at Ford Italy, later joining Nissan Italy, where he played a key role in the startup phase and development of the National Sales Company. Over his 12-year tenure at Nissan, he held several senior national roles — including Chief Financial Officer and Sales & Marketing Director — as well as international assignments. Notably, he successfully led the launch of Nissan's captive finance company, serving as Managing Director for four years. In 2000, he joined Ford Motor Company in the UK and, in 2002, was appointed Managing Director of Ford Credit Italia, Ford’s financial services division in Italy. From May 2007 to 2021, he served as President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Italia, overseeing operations, strategy, and the brand's growth in the Italian market. He has deep expertise in strategic, financial, and operational management, and has contributed significantly to mergers and acquisitions, financial product development, and dealer network management. He currently teaches at LUISS Business School, where he leads courses on Smart Mobility, Automotive Marketing, and Brand Management. He is also the author of articles on the strategic transformation of the automotive sector, published in outlets such as La Repubblica and industry journals like ItaliaInforma. Additionally, he provides consulting services to automotive companies and retailers, offering his expertise to support innovation and transition within the sector. Daniele Maver holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Rome La Sapienza, earned an MBA from Bocconi University, and is a certified Chartered Accountant.

Alessandro Iacoponi is an expert in sustainability and innovation with over 30 years of experience in the engineering, automotive, and industrial sectors. He currently serves as Sustainability Manager and shareholder at Ivy House in Milan, where he leads corporate sustainability reporting initiatives in compliance with the European CSRD directive, ESRS standards, and GRI frameworks. Iacoponi holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa. He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, 19011, and 17021, and is a registered member of the Order of Engineers. His career includes senior roles at companies such as Magneti Marelli, Williams Advanced Engineering, Ricardo UK, and the IoT Division of the EU Tech Chamber. He has contributed to the development of sustainability strategies in both academic and industrial settings, supporting organizations in ESG transformation and sustainable innovation. He is fluent in Italian and English, with knowledge of French and German, and is also an Innovation Manager accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE).

Over 26 years of experience as an Export Manager, Entrepreneur, and Project & Operations Manager, with a focus on enterprise software applications and professional services. Passionate about Project Management, particularly in the Information Technology sector, he is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). In 2005, he co-founded Comtaste S.r.l., an IT consulting firm where he still serves as CEO, primarily overseeing strategic projects for the company and directly managing key clients, including several multinationals such as Adobe, Google, and HP. In 2019, he founded TS Mood S.r.l., an innovative startup operating in the online booking sector for tourism. He is also the Program Director of the Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Rome Business School.

Senior Partner at Arventia Capital ​with over 20 years of experience in Sales, Marketing and Management. ​Matured all his professional career developing and managing innovative and high-tech projects in two main industries Information Technology and Healthcare. Francesco held several Sales Marketing managerial positions in multinational companies such as Microsoft, IBM Baxter. He ran as Managing/Senior Director innovative entrepreneurial projects for startups and small enterprises. Today, he is Senior Partner for Arventia Capital, a firm involved in private equity and venture capital investments. He’s also Senior Advisor on eHealth innovation projects at Arthur D. Little

Fabio Scognamiglio is a senior finance executive and academic with over 25 years of professional experience in corporate finance, business strategy, and executive management. He currently teaches Finance and Strategy at leading institutions, including Rome Business School, GEMA Business School (where he also directs the Finance programs), Luiss Business School, John Cabot University, and Università Europea di Roma. With more than 15 years of university-level teaching experience, Professor Scognamiglio specializes in corporate finance, financial planning, M&A, and strategic management, delivering courses in MBA and executive education programs. He is the Founder and CEO of Value4You, a boutique firm providing interim CFO services, strategic advisory, and executive education for SMEs and startups. Previously he has held roles such as Management Consultant. Accenture. He has also served as Partner at yourCFO. He currently serves as Vice President Finance at Cube Labs, where he supports startup development, financial governance, and IPO readiness. His global engagements include strategic advisory for fintech startups and SMEs, with active roles in Fintech District, Napoli Fintech Lab, and Grownnectia. Professor Scognamiglio holds an MBA in Finance from Luiss Business School, a Master’s degree in Economics from Università Parthenope, and executive certificates from Oxford Saïd Business School (Fintech) and IMD (Management). He is PRINCE2 certified and actively contributes to finance education through curriculum design, corporate partnerships, and training initiatives.

He started his career as an Economic Advisor and Research Analyst at the Chambre de Commerce Italienne pour la France in Marseille, then became a Business Analyst at SchlumbergerSema. He progressed from Business Analyst to Manager at Arthur D. Little, then Senior Manager at Accenture, and Associate Partner at Bain & Company. He later became Senior Director of Insight & Cloud Strategy at Oracle, and then focused on Industry Strategy & Transformation. Currently, he is a Faculty Member at the European Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, a Contract Professor at Luiss Business School, and Head of Group Digital Offering & Go-to-Market Strategy at Engineering Ingegneria Informatica. He is also an ICF-certified Executive Coach (ICF ACC). He has gained significant international experience, having worked in countries such as Canada, Sweden, Peru, Kazakhstan, Angola, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and India, with a particular focus on the Middle Eastern energy sector. He has led and sold projects in Kuwait, KSA, and UAE. His areas of expertise include Corporate Strategy, Organizational Design, IT & Technology Transformation, Cloud Computing, HR Tech, Sustainability, and Sourcing & Procurement. He holds a Master’s in General Management from Fondazione Istituto Guglielmo Tagliacarne and an Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence for Executives from IESE Business School. Awarded a Leonardo da Vinci’s European Union Internship Program’s scholarship.

Valentino Megale is a tech entrepreneur, biologist, and innovation advocate specializing in mental well-being through immersive technologies and data monitoring. He is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup that leverages advanced technologies to enhance medical treatments and support patients’ mental health. Valentino has over 7 years of professional experience in the digital health sector. He holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the "D’Annunzio" University of Chieti, with international experience in Austria and France. He is also an online lecturer in immersive technologies at the Web Marketing Festival and serves as Program Director and lecturer at Rome Business School. His academic background spans 6 years, focusing on neuropharmacology and biotechnology. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including “Best E-Health Startup” at the Startup Europe Awards, and has taken part in international acceleration programs such as Accelerace and TMCx. He has spoken at prestigious events like TEDx and participated in innovation challenges with global companies such as Pfizer and Merck.

With over 30 years of international experience, Alberto has worked with global companies, taking on responsibilities across various countries, regions, and global accounts. He is currently a Senior Advisory Consultant at NHZCA Srl., was formerly a Partner at YOURgroup, and served as Vice President for Eastern Europe at HMD Global. He specializes in telecommunications devices and network technology, with a focus on mobile products for retailers, enterprises, and operators. His expertise spans sales, marketing, and business development, with a strong emphasis on go-to-market (GTM) strategies and product planning. Throughout his career, Alberto has successfully developed, aligned, and implemented strategies across different regions and local markets. He has extensive leadership experience, overseeing daily operations, managing team performance, and ensuring alignment with business goals. He has been responsible for operational results, including P&L management, consistently setting direction, defining objectives, and managing budgets. Additionally, Alberto has built strong client relationships across various product segments and has played a key role in shaping company policies while maintaining team integrity and driving organizational success. Since 2021, he has also served as Program Director of the Master in International Management at Rome Business School and is a proud alumnus of the institution.

Dr. Raffaele Miele boasts over 10 years of experience in the field of data science, with a strong academic background in Machine Learning and Statistics. He currently serves as Chief AI Scientist at TopView S.r.l. and as Program Director for the International Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School. He is also a lecturer at the University of Naples Federico II and other academic institutions, where he teaches advanced courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II and a Master’s degree in Economics. In the industrial sector, he has held leadership roles such as Head of Data Science at Crisma, where he developed and led AI projects across various industries, including Telecommunications, Finance, and Cybersecurity. He has also collaborated with major international companies, contributing to data science and machine learning projects and publishing several articles. Recognized internationally, Dr. Miele holds certifications such as IBM Certified Specialist in SPSS Modeler and SAS Certified Predictive Modeler.

Graduated in Economics and Business Administration, he currently works for the consulting firm ASTRINA, based in New York, in the Complex Valuations – Litigation Finance department. He has gained experience as an analyst for a hedge fund (Restructuring – Special Situations), CFO, professor, and consultant. He has also published several articles on Seeking Alpha. He has passed Level 1 and Level 2 of the CFA exam and is currently preparing for Level 3. He is a member of the CFA Society Italy. With a solid and diverse background in the financial sector, Alessandro holds several relevant certifications, including the Bloomberg Market Concept Certificate, certification as a Project Finance Modeller, and the PowerBI certificate.

Dr. Gabriele Patrizi is an accomplished academic and industry professional with over 15 years of experience in data science, business intelligence, and data architecture. He currently works as an Expert Data Scientist at the Corte dei Conti and lectures in Big Data and Business Analytics at Rome Business School. Dr. Patrizi focuses on developing students' skills in data analysis, machine learning, and business intelligence. He holds a Master's degree in Management and Automation Engineering from the University of Roma Tre and a Master’s degree in Analysis and Modelling of Data and Processes from the Università degli Studi di Roma UnitelmaSapienza. Dr. Patrizi has also earned multiple certifications in data science and AI from institutions like IBM, the University of Helsinki, and the Hasso Plattner Institute. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Patrizi has significant industry experience, having worked as Data and Analytics Project Manager at Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and previously as Data Governance Architect and Business Intelligence Analyst with Iccrea Banking Group and Credito Fondiario S.p.A. His career spans sectors like automotive, telecommunications, and finance, with expertise in SAS, Python, Power BI, SQL, and Cloudera. Gabriele is certified in Scrum, Business Process Modeling, and AI, and focuses on promoting data-driven strategies and innovation.

Giorgia Raguzzi is the Deputy Director and Partner at the Accademia di Comunicazione Strategica (ACS) in Milan, where she is responsible for training. She brings over ten years of professional experience in strategic communication, soft skills development, and talent selection and enhancement. She has held significant academic roles for more than seven years and currently teaches at POLIMI Graduate School of Management, Rome Business School, ISTUD Business School, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. Her areas of expertise include Negotiation, Public Speaking, Team Dynamics, and Strategic Pitching, primarily aimed at postgraduate and MBA students. She holds a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Milan. Additionally, she has earned certifications in the O.D.I.® method and Gentle Leadership. Alongside her academic work, she has held positions of responsibility in external communication and consulting, collaborating with international institutions and companies on projects related to communication strategy and negotiation training.