International Master in HR & Organization

David Kessler is a professional with over 11 years of experience in consulting, human resources, and business transformation. He currently serves as a Project Manager at MSX International in Rome, leading international HR and Finance transformation initiatives across Europe and the United States. He is completing an MBA at LUISS Business School and holds a BA in Global Studies from Loyola University Maryland. Previously, he spent seven years at Protiviti Inc. in New York, where he led recruitment operations for a $250M consulting practice, driving workforce growth and process optimization. His global experience includes managing cross-border teams, implementing HR technologies, and developing data-driven market models. He holds SPHR, PHR, and ISIPM-Base certifications and has presented advanced market analyses to executive leadership.

With over 18 years of professional experience in brand strategy and communication, Elisa Barbieri is a bilingual branding expert and educator currently serving as Professor of Digital Branding at Santa Reparata International School of Art in Florence. She also lectures at the Rome Business School and IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) in both Milan and Florence. She holds an Honours degree in International Communication from the University for Foreigners of Perugia and completed advanced studies at the Miami Ad School Europe in Hamburg, where she specialized in Account Planning. As Co-founder and Communication Consultant at eibranding.com, she has led projects for international clients including Baker Hughes (G\&E Oil and Gas), AXA, Cisco (Fluidmesh), and Expo 2015. Her prior industry experience includes strategic roles at GHMC London, Euro RSCG Milan, and Atletico International in Barcelona. She brings a global perspective and creative acumen to both academic and professional settings.

With over 20 years of international experience across consulting, corporate coaching, and academia, Dr.Fabio Pisi is a certified ACC coach (ICF) and Adjunct Professor at Rome Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Università Roma Tre, an International MBA from IE Business School (Madrid), and a laurea in Mechanical Engineering with highest honors from Università Roma Tre. Dr. Pisi has taught at leading institutions including IE Business School, Arcadia University, and the European School of Economics, delivering courses on leadership, strategic management, motivation, and marketing. His industry background includes senior roles at Accenture, where he led training programs across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, and designed strategic workshops for the pharmaceutical and telecom sectors.

He Started his career in Food Industry in R+D and later in Production. From 1987 till 2017, he worked in Novo Nordisk where he had several leadership positions like Head of Middle East & Africa, Head of Marketing and Business Development in International Operations. In 2017 he established PNValue, an investment and consulting company. Through PNValue he invests in startup companies with focus in eHealth. He was also Chairman of the Board at BluSense Diagnostics.

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).

Maurizio Di Domenico is an Executive Manager with over 25 years of experience in General and People Management, specializing in leading sales teams across Europe, Asia, South America, and the USA. Currently, he is the CEO and a member of the Executive Board at ARVALI & ASSOCIATI in Rome and Senior Partner of Ambire, a consulting agency, also serving as a temporary general manager for client companies. Previously, Maurizio worked at Alitalia Airlines in various senior roles from 1996 to 2014, including Sales Director, Handling Contracts Purchasing Director, and Marketing Director. His achievements include doubling the charter business and increasing leisure customer numbers by 20%, as well as achieving significant savings in long-haul handling contracts.Maurizio has led teams in Germany and Japan, driving notable increases in revenue and traffic. His career has been recognized for its contributions to growth, profitability, and operational excellence, making him a respected leader in his field. His CV has been certified by RINA Services and sponsored by FEDERMANAGER.

Pam Mwananshiku Spirito is a dual Italian-Zambian legal professional with over 20 years of experience across government, academia, and international organizations. She currently lectures in postgraduate law at Rome Business School, where she teaches subjects in international and corporate law, human resources, and ethics. Admitted to practice before the High Court of Zambia, she holds multiple advanced law degrees, including an LLM in International Business Legal Studies (Exeter), an LLM in Intellectual Property (Turin), and an MCom in Trade Law (Cape Town), and is pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Portsmouth. Her career includes senior legal and diplomatic roles with the Zambian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Commerce, as well as consultancy for the UN FAO and WFP. She has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Zambia in Rome and contributed to multilateral legal negotiations at WTO, SADC, and COMESA forums. She is the author of a peer-reviewed study on Economic Partnership Agreements and Zambia’s dairy sector.​

A Human Resources leader with 20+ years experience, both locally and internationally, focusing on building an high performing culture to ensure enduring success to the company through customized cutting-edge development programs that bring double digit revenue growth overcoming organizational resistance. He’s currently adjunct professor at LUMSA, and free lance consultant and coach. Among his previous experiences, he was Regional HR Director - Southern Europe, at MoneyGram International, Human Resources Manager at Il Messaggero, Flight Staff industrial relations Manager at Alitalia.

With 25 years of professional experience, Stefano currently serves as Senior Trainer and President of the Board of Directors for the Lazio Regional Delegation of AIF (Italian Association of Trainers), a position he held from 2016 to 2023. He also acts as an Advisor to the National Council of CONNECTANCE ETS. His expertise in training spans key areas including team building, soft skills, personal and organizational development, civil and commercial mediation, and communication. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of institutions such as ICE (Italian Trade Agency), EduBP, and CISP (Interdisciplinary Center for Peace Studies).

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.