Global Master in International Management (MIM)

Francesca Bracci is a trainer and lecturer with over 20 years of professional experience across the luxury, hospitality, and education sector. She teaches Fashion and Luxury Marketing, Customer Experience, and Communication Strategies in various master's programs. Holding a degree in Sociology with a major in Communication from La Sapienza University, she integrates academic insight with practical expertise developed through international event planning and staff training for global luxury brands including Fendi, Bulgari, and Marriott. Her work has involved strategic planning for governmental institutions and executive leadership coaching in multicultural contexts. She is certified in Leadership and Communication (Berlin, 2019) and brings a holistic, emotionally intelligent approach to professional development.

Massimo Sarti is an experienced consultant, trainer, and lecturer specializing in Agile methodologies, Project Management, and innovation practices. With over 25 years of professional experience, he currently serves as a trainer for ENI Corporate University and various private organizations, focusing on Agile Awareness, Scrum, and Lean UX. Sarti is also a lecturer at Rome Business School and Politecnico di Torino, where he teaches courses on Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup. He holds certifications as a Professional Scrum Trainer and Accredited Kanban Trainer, Lean Agile Coach and Trainer Sarti has consulted for global companies such as SACE SpA, TIM, and Barilla, and contributed to significant process improvements and Agile transformations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including energy, finance, and pharmaceuticals.

Federico Coccia is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and lecturer with over 12 years of professional experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and omnichannel communication. He is the Founder and Marketing Manager of Edit Studio, a multidisciplinary agency specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, where he has led over 150 projects for international clients. He also lectures at IED – Istituto Europeo di Design and visiting lecturer at ESSEC Business School. Mr. Coccia holds a degree in Marketing and Communication from IED and is certified in Google Analytics and LinkedIn Marketing Strategy. His industry background includes leadership roles in fashion marketing with David Naman and Paul Taylor, and Web marketing consultancy with Seat Pagine Gialle SpA.

Germana Barba is a public and international affairs consultant, political scientist and lecturer with over 25 years of experience in regulatory, governmental, and corporate affairs. She currently teaches Public Affairs at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome. She previously held executive roles at Philip Morris International, including Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Ms. Barba holds two MSc degrees in EU Studies and International Relations from the London School of Economics, and a Degree in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Trieste, awarded with highest honors. She has previously served as Adjunct professor at the University of Pavia. Founder of Women in Action and board member of Global Women in PR Italia, she advises global clients through her consultancy based in Lausanne. Her publications focus on communication, Euro-Mediterranean relations, and industrial dialogue.

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.

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.

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.

With over 18 years of professional experience, he has held academic roles across Italy and internationally, including appointments in the United States, Colombia, France, and China. He holds an LL.M. in International Cooperation Against Transnational Financial Organized Crime (Università degli Studi di Teramo), an M.A. in Economic Security, Geopolitics and Intelligence (SIOI), and a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. His general expertise is in geopolitics, diplomacy, and international organizations. He worked for the National School of Administration – Presidency of the Council of Ministers, and in 2022 he received a letter of commendation for his service at the SNA.​ He has collaborated with leading institutions (UNODC, UNICRI, MAOC-N e OCSE), contributing to urban security, anti-counterfeiting, and transnational crime prevention initiatives. Dr. Mancini serves on the scientific board of *The Market: International Journal of Business* (Cyprus Business School) and is a visiting lecturer at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. He is a published author in fields including international relations, criminology, and geopolitical analysis, with recent works such as *El Gran Juego* (Alta Marea, 2024) and *Arte, moda, geopolitica* (Egea, 2023), “Football and Geopolitics” (Mondo Nuovo, 2021), a book awarded at the 56th CONI Literary Competition. Director of Divulgative Research Center of Rome Business School where his research was recognized in the 2025 Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings. He is also Adjunct Professor and lecturer at several Institutuins, such as Rome City Institute, Unicollege SSML, University of Rome “La Sapienza”. Currently starting a PhD at the Westcliff University.

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.​​

Ruggero Battisti is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in advisory, audit, compliance, due diligence (DD), forensic work, M&A, business process reengineering (BPR), and turnaround and change management projects in both national and multinational environments. He is currently the Founding Partner at ItalRevi S.p.A. and GMG Capital S.r.l., where he has been providing advisory, compliance, and audit services since 1997. Additionally, he is a partner at GMG Capital, focusing on corporate finance and M&A activities. Ruggero has held significant roles, including Chairman and Member of the Board of Directors, Chairman and Member of the Board of Statutory Auditors, and Supervisory Bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree no. 231/01. His expertise spans various sectors, including industrial, construction, pharmaceutical, automotive, luxury & fashion, banking & financial services, insurance, telecommunications, non-profit, and the public sector. He is an Adjunct Professor at LUMSA University in Rome, teaching Business Auditing, and a Professor in the Master’s program on Anticorruption at Tor Vergata University. Ruggero is also a founding member and board advisor for Fondazione Lab PA, a public sector best practices development foundation. He began his career at KPMG Audit, where he worked as a manager from 1988 to 1997. Ruggero earned his education in Economics, Management, Accounting, and Finance from Sapienza University of Rome, John’s Hopkins University, and Loyola College, Baltimore.

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).

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.

Silvia Melandri is a legal consultant & Senior Lawyer expert and lecturer with over 25 years of professional experience in civil, commercial, and international law. She currently teaches International Business Law and related subjects. A graduate of LUISS Guido Carli University (Law, 1999), she earned her degree summa cum laude with a thesis in industrial law. Ms. Melandri has taught at the University of Tuscia as “Cultore della materia” and delivered specialized legal training for institutions including Banca Esperia and Ospedale Belcolle.​ Admitted to the legal profession in 2003, she has served as legal consultant and litigator for leading Italian firms and international clients such as Lloyd’s of London, Ralph Lauren, and SNAM Rete Gas, with expertise spanning insolvency, labor law, and international contracts. She is currently a consultant at Studio Traverso e Associati and Officinalex. Her publications address topics in liability insurance, unfair competition, and legal education. Ms. Melandri holds multiple certifications in European law, cybersecurity, and gender equality, and continues to advise public and private entities across diverse sectors (EASY FIND at the Court of Cassation, 2000 - Community Law, Order of Lawyers of Rome, 2000).