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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).

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.

Veronika began her career as a consultant at IBM (Italy) and has worked in various sectors such as finance, energy, defense, and intergovernmental organizations. She founded her own human resources consulting service in the Middle East, focusing on personal skills.  A few years ago she moved to Washington D.C. where she graduated from Georgetown University's Leadership Coaching program and founded 2ndStep, which focuses on Leadership Coaching. For the past 15 years, Veronika has been intensely committed to her personal and professional development, using her vast experience to best serve her clients. She has lived and worked in 8 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America. 

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.

Alessandro Iacoponi is an expert in sustainability and innovation with over 30 years of experience in the engineering, automotive, and industrial sectors. He currently serves as Sustainability Manager and shareholder at Ivy House in Milan, where he leads corporate sustainability reporting initiatives in compliance with the European CSRD directive, ESRS standards, and GRI frameworks. Iacoponi holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa. He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, 19011, and 17021, and is a registered member of the Order of Engineers. His career includes senior roles at companies such as Magneti Marelli, Williams Advanced Engineering, Ricardo UK, and the IoT Division of the EU Tech Chamber. He has contributed to the development of sustainability strategies in both academic and industrial settings, supporting organizations in ESG transformation and sustainable innovation. He is fluent in Italian and English, with knowledge of French and German, and is also an Innovation Manager accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE).

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.

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.

Francesco Landolfi is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership roles across e-health industrie, private equity, and, management consulting, covering international managerial positions in sales and marketing at major companies such as Microsoft, Baxter, and IBM. He currently serves as a lecturer and external professor specializing in Entrepreneurship and International Business Management, having developed a course on "Managing Entrepreneurial Ventures" for MBA students He holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University, with a concentration in Finance and International Business, and a degree in Economics, cum laude, from L.U.I.S.S. University in Rome. Mr. Landolfi has also taught on subjects related to international business, having contributed to academic institutions globally. Mr. Landolfi’s extensive professional experience includes senior roles at major firms such as Microsoft Italy, Arthur D. Little, and Arventia Capital, where he led strategic projects in e-health, digital health, healthcare SMEs, and private equity investments, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises. He has been instrumental in the development of groundbreaking technologies and projects in health services and has forged strong international corporate relationships, particularly in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He is also involved in several advisory and board roles and has contributed to numerous cross-border business initiatives. Outside of his professional achievements, Mr. Landolfi is an active member of Harvard University’s Fund Raising Alumni Committee. He is program director at RBS of the master in Marketing & Sales since 2018.

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.

Type B Researcher in Economic Policy at the Department of Human Sciences of the European University of Rome. He holds a degree in Economics with honors from LUISS Guido Carli, and a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”. He has spent research periods as a Visiting Scholar at various international institutions, such as the University of California Santa Cruz, the Bank for International Settlements, HEC de Montreal and the Central Bank of Finland. His main research interests fall within the fields of macroeconomics, monetary policy and fiscal policy. He is the Author of scientific articles published in international academic journals and is a Research Fellow of CASMEF (Arcelli Center for Monetary and Financial Studies). He is also a Member of the Editorial Board of Economia Italiana.

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.

He started his career as an International Business Consultant at ICEX, working in Ghana in the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy. He then moved on to his role as Innovation and Strategy Project Leader at Opinno, where he subsequently became first Director Opinno LATAM and then Chief Operations Officer. Currently he is Middle East General Manager and Head of Sustainability at Opinno. He is also Member of the Advisory Board at Roams, an App which recommends the best plan based on consumption patterns and acts as a channel of communication with the providers remaining independent.

Angela Valente has a Ph.D. in Humanities and Social Studies, an MBA, and is a certified FACS Expert Coder. She began her career as a Visiting Researcher at New York University. She first worked at the European Commission in Project Management for Environmental Education and then served as a Communication Specialist at the European Parliament. Later, she worked at the National Youth Entrepreneurs Secretariat - Office of the President at Confindustria. Currently, she is a Teacher at MIUR (Ministry of Education, Universities, and Research) and a Research Collaborator at the University of Trento.

Alessandro Iacoponi is an expert in sustainability and innovation with over 30 years of experience in the engineering, automotive, and industrial sectors. He currently serves as Sustainability Manager and shareholder at Ivy House in Milan, where he leads corporate sustainability reporting initiatives in compliance with the European CSRD directive, ESRS standards, and GRI frameworks. Iacoponi holds an MBA from Warwick Business School and a degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa. He is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, 19011, and 17021, and is a registered member of the Order of Engineers. His career includes senior roles at companies such as Magneti Marelli, Williams Advanced Engineering, Ricardo UK, and the IoT Division of the EU Tech Chamber. He has contributed to the development of sustainability strategies in both academic and industrial settings, supporting organizations in ESG transformation and sustainable innovation. He is fluent in Italian and English, with knowledge of French and German, and is also an Innovation Manager accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE).

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).