International MBA

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.

Marshall Langer is a native of Miami, Florida. He received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has additionally taken extensive graduate coursework in Counseling Psychology at New York University. Marshall enjoyed a 12-year career in diverse business and finance sectors in the U.S. and Europe. He has worked on Wall Street on investment banking and risk arbitrage for firms like Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as well as in trading for BNP Paribas. He further worked in the areas of corporate management, marketing strategy, management consulting, and real estate and he is also a Trained Group Counselor. Marshall has also taught at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Fordham University, University of Connecticut, Luiss University, and The American University of Rome. Marshall authored UN agency FAO Course guide: Fundamentals of International Business Management (Rome, 2006) and co-authored of Leveraged Buyouts (Rome, Kappa, 2012).

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Leila Nawel Chentouf is a professor of economics with over 20 years of experience in academia and industry. She currently teaches at the Swiss School of Management and various European business schools, specializing in competitive strategic management, globalization, and financial regulation. She holds a PhD in International Economics from Université Paris X Nanterre (2002). Her research focuses on the impact of globalization on labor markets and economic vulnerabilities, as well as the digital revolution’s effect on work organization and incentives. Dr. Chentouf has over 11 years of university teaching experience, where she integrates theoretical insights with practical applications in economics and strategic management. She has worked as an International Project Manager in the petroleum sector, managing significant programs like MEDA 1 and MEDA 2, and has advised multinational companies in energy, tourism, and green energy sectors. She has presented at international conferences such as the ILERA World Congress and UBS International Research Conference, and has chaired sessions at the SASE and Eurofound conferences. Notable publications includes :”Il debito pubblico in Italia: Quali scenari post-pandemia” (2022) Research center, Rome business School, Economic Vulnerabilities in Italy: A Network Analysis (Global Labor Organization, 2017). “Cooperazione: Creare un ponte tra le due sponde del Mediterraneo” (Nigrizia, 2019) Her research and teaching contributions continue to shape academic discussions on global economic challenges and the future of work.

He is a Chartered Accountant, University Lecturer, and Consultant with a robust academic and professional background. He holds a PhD in Economy and Finance for Business from La Sapienza University and an MBA with final distinction from the University of Buckingham (UK). Additionally, he has obtained various executive courses from top institutions such as SDA Bocconi and University of Milan and a Master in Project Management. He is currently the Director of the Executive Master in Finance and Financial Markets at Rome Business School (2023-Present), and an Adjunct Professor at multiple universities.. In 2010, he founded Studio Mazzotta, a financial consulting firm that specializes in Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Project Management, and Grant Management for both enterprises and public bodies. His career spans over 15 years in Subsidized Finance and Corporate Finance, with previous positions at SACE (Export Credit Agency) and Invitalia. He is also a Research Fellow and has contributed to publications in journals and conferences on topics like entrepreneurship, managerial decision-making, and corporate finance. Furthermore he is the winner of the Best Program Director Award 2025 In recognition of your outstanding leadership, dedication,and excellence in program direction.

An international manager with extensive experience across tier-1 brands and industries. She started her career at Bocconi University as Researcher and Adjunct Professor in Marketing, then moved to Nestlé Italy in various marketing and innovation roles up to Group Brand Manager. She’s currently Partner of YourCMO, providing fractional management and marketing consulting services to companies.​​

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.

Carlo Pivanti is a seasoned marketing executive and consultant with over 30 years of professional experience in the consumer goods industry. Mr. Pivanti holds a degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Rome "La Sapienza". Mr. Pivanti held senior leadership roles in multinational corporations. He served as Chief Marketing Officer at the Pepsi-Lipton Joint Venture and held multiple Vice President roles in Brand Development at Unilever, overseeing marketing operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey. His tenure at Unilever spanned more than two decades, where he led strategic brand initiatives in the ice cream and frozen food sectors. His industry expertise and academic involvement position him as a valuable resource in bridging theory with global marketing practice. He has over three years of teaching experience at Rome Business School where he teaches courses in global marketing strategy, brand development, and FMCG innovation.

Dr. Antonio Alizzi is an experienced academic and business consultant with over 20 years of expertise in management, organizational behavior, and communication. He currently serves as Scientific Director at Fondazione Rizzola Academy and as a Professor at Rome Business School, specializing in management and organizational studies. Dr. Alizzi is also a Managing Director at COMMERSON Consulting and offers consulting services in communication at Clinica Rizzola. His previous roles include Director of Organization and Human Resources at ENEA Tech e Biomedical and Vice President at International Media Group ACMG in Moscow. Dr. Alizzi has extensive experience in international consulting, strategic analysis, and business planning, having worked with leading organizations such as Aspen Institute Italia and PerlaFinanza. Dr. Alizzi holds a PhD in Management and Organizational Behavior from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and has published research on topics including the legal and organizational aspects of Italy's healthcare system. He has contributed to the development of several key publications, including Vite da Funamboli (Feltrinelli) and Nel Paese dei Cedri, with students of Università Cattolica (CRiSSMA WORKING PAPER).

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.

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.