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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.

Graduating at 21, she began her career in Mktg. Mgmt. at J&J, first and then at Unilever. After 5 years, she moved to the multinational agency DMB&B, where she grew, becoming an executive at 29 and leading the P&G accounts, and TWA, in Italy, with business growth results; then in Europe, leading the Oral Care team (P&G) and defining a new brand equity, adopted in the USA; then in the USA and Latin America, as Regional Group Acct. Dir. on Pampers (P&G). Returned to Italy, as Business Unit Dir. at Y&R, leading a cross-functional team, on international accounts Ford, Colgate, Kronenbourg and Tourtel. At 36, he founded Market Energy, a Marketing Services and Direct Communication Agency.Today, he is Partner and Founder of Connection-e, a marketing consulting agency, and Founding Partner and Marketing Director at Rising Partner International.

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.

Senior professional with 30 years of work experience. Has worked in large organizations (Deloitte, Trenitalia - Italian railways), small start-ups, and family owned businesses. He is Share holder and member of the Board of Directors of Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. Skilled in strategic management and business planning, service marketing, business development, sustainability, organizational design and capacity building. Has direct work experience spans hospitality, tourism, spa and wellness, travel, railway operations, asset management, corporate governance, business planning, marketing, sustainability, and hospitality management. Geographical areas of work experience: Italy, West Europe, Africa, Asia. He serves as a Partner at MODE Consulting and offers consultancy services while also lecturing at prestigious institutions, such as Università di Roma, La Sapienza, University of Rome Tor Vergata and Roma Tre. Alessandro is also certified as a Guest Service Professional (CGSP).

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.

Mentor for Startupbootcamp FoodTech which is the leading accelerator of startups supporting and scaling companies innovating and disrupting the food industry where she is mentoring in everything related to food and wine management, business model, international education. She’s also Property Owner Chief Operating Officer at Volognano,  and  free consultant in branding and communication strategy for Food and Beverage companies.

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.

With a background in International Communication and Branding, Elisa started her career as an Account Executive for Nastro Azzurro at ADDV EURO RSCG. She later became an Account Manager for Colgate and Palmolive at Geoff Howe Marketing Communications. Subsequently, she co-founded and co-owned eibranding.com, where she also serves as a Brand Strategist and Communication Consultant. Eibranding.com is a branding and communication studio that combines the latest international innovations with Italian design and style. Elisa is also a Professor at institutions such as IED (Istituto Europeo di Design) and SRISA (Santa Reparata International School of Art).

He has over 30 years of experience, with the last 20 years in the Fashion and Luxury sector, gained within Bulgari, a part of the LVMH Group, and Tod's Group, where he served as the Group CEO. His first 10 years were in FMCG Marketing with Johnson & Johnson. Throughout his 30-year career, he has gained direct experience in diverse areas, including Marketing and Communication, Country Management, Product Creation, Supply Chain, Brand Strategy, Retail, and an in-depth knowledge of International Markets. He has served as President and Board Member of publicly listed companies within Tod's and Bulgari/LVMH. He has been responsible for the business and financial performance of luxury and fashion markets in almost all regions, including China, the rest of Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

Cristiana Cucco is a seasoned expert in the luxury goods sector, with a distinguished career at Bulgari (LVMH) culminating as Global Marketing Operations Senior Director (she can count on over 25 years of professional experience). She currently serves as a Luxury Marketing Faculty at Luiss Guido Carli University, and as faculty member at Rome Business School. Cristiana Cucco holds a Laurea in Economics and Commerce with a specialization in Marketing from Luiss Guido Carli University and a Master in International Marketing from ICE – Istituto Commercio Estero. Her professional expertise spans integrated marketing, digital transformation, media strategy, and global brand management within complex multicultural organizations. Throughout her career, she has led strategic marketing initiatives, media planning, and performance analysis on a global scale, supporting brand equity and business growth.

With a Degree in Economics at LUISS, Marco has 25 years of experience. He started his career as Finance Controller at AIESEC Luiss, then became Sales Analyst at ERG SpA. Later he worked as Client Service Director at Young & Rubicam Brands, where he then became Managing Director. He was also Managing Director at Labstore, in charge of the unit of Y&R professionals in shopper marketing and retail disciplines. In the meantime, he was CEO of Scholz & Friends. Subsequently he was General Manager at Red Cell and then worked in Strategic Marketing and Communication at Media One. Most recently he was CEO of OCEANS Fluid Thinking and currently he is CEO of Deepblue Works, a consulting company on strategic marketing, branding and communication.

Federico has a Degree in Marketing and Communication at IED and has almost 15 years of experience in the Marketing sector. He first worked as Web Marketing Consultant at Seat Pagine Gialle SpA, and then was Marketing Specialist and Marketing Manager first at Paul Taylor and then at David Naman. Currently he is Founder & Marketing Manager at Edit Studio, a multidisciplinary agency specialized in Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle markets.

Affiliate marketing consultant who manages a portfolio of top-tier retail clients. Leads multiple account teams developing and implementing strategies for client growth and achieving goals set for their top KPIs. Ensures that the client’s program is running smoothly from a financial/payment and technical integration perspective. Additionally, ensuring the timely response and execution against ad hoc requests. Current and prior portfolio of clients include GoPuff, KiwiCo, Norton, LifeLock, AVG, Avast, Google Cloud, Versace, Charles Trywhitt, boohoo, Nasty Gal, Life Extension, My M&M'S, Brooks Brothers, SSENSE, Boxed, Kenneth Cole, Full Beauty Brands & Samsung.

Digital marketing practitioner with over 10 years of experience, holding a Ph. D. in communication, marketing and social research. Holds an Executive MBA from Politecnico di Milano with a specialization in Digital Transformation. Engaged in research, consulting and training in branding and web marketing with a focus on the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors for over 7 years. Trainer and lecturer at several public and private institutions, including 24ORE Business School, Ninja Marketing, Digital Combat Academy, Lacerba and Guglielmo Marconi University. Founder of Social Women Talk, the pioneering Italian event on women empowerment in the digital and innovation space, where we brought over 100 communication and digital transformation professionals on stage.

Human capital manager at Save the Children. Former EMEA regional manager for learning and development at Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Over 15 years of experience in human resources.

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 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.

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Angelo, is a project manager with relevant working experience in Middle East and South America, over the past years he had the chance to develop a deep understanding and remarkable results in large-scale organizations dealing with complex multicultural environments. He has worked as Project Configuration Manager at Astaldi S.p.A, he also worked for Manens-TifsS.p.A. –Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA as Project Control Officer. Currently, he’s Senior Business Consultant presso Plat4mation, an IT Consulting company. He was also PMO Consultant at Kearney.