International MBA

An entrepreneur and PMP® certified Project Manager with over 26 years of experience in the IT and professional services sectors. Founder and CEO of Comtaste S.r.l., he has led strategic projects for multinationals such as Google, Adobe, and HP. In 2019, he launched TS Mood, an innovative startup in the online booking industry. Since 2021, he has served as Program Director for the Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Rome Business School.

An expert in international finance and business with a 12-year career across Wall Street and Europe, Marshall Langer has worked for firms such as BNP Paribas and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and has taught at NYU Stern, UConn, and LUISS. Author of publications on business management and leveraged buyouts, since 2024 he has served as Program Director of the International MBA at Rome Business School.

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.

A seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership experience at Microsoft, IBM, and Baxter. A Senior Advisor in Private Equity and strategic consulting, he holds an MBA from Harvard University. An expert in Entrepreneurship and International Business, he has served as Program Director for the Master in Marketing & Sales at Rome Business School since 2018 and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Board.

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.

A tech entrepreneur and biologist with a Ph.D. in Neuropharmacology, Valentino Megale is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a startup leading the use of extended reality (XR) and AI for mental health. With over 7 years of experience in Digital Health and international accolades like the Startup Europe Awards, he is a top expert in immersive technologies. Since 2024, he has served as Program Director of the Master in Artificial Intelligence at Rome Business School.

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.

A Chartered Accountant, consultant, and academic with a PhD in Economy and Finance from La Sapienza and a UK-earned MBA. Founder of Studio Mazzotta, he brings over 15 years of experience in Corporate and Subsidized Finance, having held positions at SACE and Invitalia. Since 2023, he has served as Director of the Executive Master in Finance & Financial Markets at Rome Business School, where he received the Best Program Director Award 2025.

Senior Executive with a 25-year career at Nestlé, Mastercard, and lastminute.com. Currently a Partner at YOURgroup and Director of the Master in Digital Marketing & Business Transformation at Rome Business School, she is an expert in digital innovation, strategic leadership, and DEI advocacy.

Alberto brings over 30 years of executive experience within global telecommunications and technology corporations. Formerly Vice President Eastern Europe at HMD Global and Partner at YOURgroup, he is currently a Senior Advisory Consultant at NHZCA Srl. An expert in Go-To-Market strategies and global P&L management, he has served since 2021 as the Program Director for the Master in International Management at Rome Business School, where he is also an Alumnus.

Carlo Pivanti is a seasoned marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods industry. Holding a degree in Economics from La Sapienza, he served as CMO at the Pepsi-Lipton Joint Venture and held multiple VP roles at Unilever across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, leading brand strategy in ice cream and frozen food for over two decades. He currently teaches global marketing, brand development and FMCG innovation at Rome Business School.

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).

Gabriele Patrizi is a data science and business intelligence professional with over 15 years of experience. He currently serves as Expert Data Scientist at the Corte dei Conti and lectures in Big Data and Business Analytics at Rome Business School. He holds a Master's in Management Engineering from Roma Tre and a Master's in Data and Process Analysis and Modelling from UnitelmaSapienza, with certifications in data science and AI from IBM, the University of Helsinki, and the Hasso Plattner Institute.

Daniele Maver is an automotive and finance executive with 40+ years of experience. He served as President and CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Italia (2007–2021) and previously held key leadership roles at Ford, Nissan, and Ford Credit Italia. A certified Chartered Accountant, he holds a degree from La Sapienza and an MBA from Bocconi University. He currently teaches at LUISS Business School and provides consulting services on innovation and mobility.