International Master in Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Valerio Dal Monte is Chief Executive Officer of Nextaly Group and a senior executive with over 30 years of cross-functional experience in finance, procurement, supply chain, and facility management across multinational environments. He currently lectures at Rome Business School, focusing on strategic procurement and operational efficiency. Dal Monte holds a degree in Business Economics from LUISS Guido Carli University and is a Chartered Accountant, Adaci Certified Teacher, and Registered Auditor. His career spans leadership roles at IP Gruppo API, Alitalia, and Pirelli Re, where he led procurement transformation, vendor strategy, and cost optimization initiatives in high-pressure, global contexts. He has managed large-scale supply chain operations across aviation, energy, and telecommunications sectors, overseeing fuel procurement, logistics, infrastructure, and environmental compliance. Dal Monte has served on corporate boards and directed restructuring programs involving multinational stakeholders. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, he brings academic insight and executive-level expertise to sustainable, integrated supply chain systems..

Stefano Piazza is a senior supply chain consultant and professional trainer with over 35 years of international experience in procurement, logistics, and operations management across the pharmaceutical, FMCG, transportation, and energy sectors. He currently serves as a CIPS-certified instructor for MODSA, delivering advanced procurement education to emerging professionals, including strategic programs for the Saudi Ministry of Defense. Dr. Piazza holds an MBA in Economic Sciences from the London School of Economics, PhDs in Communication Science and History, and counts with multiple master degrees on Lean Six Sigma, Agile Scrum, and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). He has led global procurement and supply chain operations at Lufthansa Group, where he oversaw digital transformation, supplier strategy, and multimillion-euro contract management. Previously, he held executive roles at Alitalia, General Electric, Unilever, and Coca-Cola HBC. His academic involvement includes over a decade of teaching and curriculum development in supply chain strategy, digital procurement, and international sourcing.

Fabio Tiozzo is a digital supply chain advisor and adjunct professor with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of supply chain management, operations research, and advanced analytics. He teaches at POLIMI Graduate School of Management and has lectured at AUDENCIA Business School, the University of Udine and the Rome Business School, with subjects like AI-enabled supply chains and production optimization and Supply Chain Risk Management and Resilience. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science with a thesis in Operations Research from the University of Udine and has completed advanced certifications in data science, AI, and sustainability. Tiozzo has held leadership roles in IBM, Siemens, and Blue Yonder, contributing to global projects in scheduling, planning, and AI-based supply chain transformation. An invited speaker at international conferences including AI Manufacturing and EURO, he has authored numerous technical publications and holds patents in manufacturing optimization. Through Tiozzo Consulting, he advises global firms on risk resilience, digital transformation, and AI integration in supply chains.

Gaetano Parrello is a senior legal professional with over 17 years of experience specializing in civil, international, and corporate law with a focus on legal governance in public procurement, arbitration, and dispute resolution related to supply chains and commercial operations. He currently serves as Delegate Counselor for the Civil Registries of the Bar Association of Velletri and President of its Arbitration Chamber, where he oversees legal procedures relevant to procurement and contract management. He holds a Law degree from LUMSA University and has led legal strategy and compliance for multiple institutions, including roles as a corporate legal advisor and mediator in civil disputes. His contributions extend to digital justice and innovation, where he serves as Delegate for the “Giustizia e Telematica” Department at the Consiglio Nazionale Forense. Parrello’s experience includes arbitration roles in cross-border supply-related conflicts, civil contract disputes, and risk mitigation in B2B transactions. As a lecturer and speaker on legal frameworks for procurement and commercial arbitration, he supports institutional innovation at the intersection of law, technology, and global supply chain governance.

Alessandro is the CEO and Founder of AVOR Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specializing in leveraged buyouts (LBOs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate restructuring. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked for a New York-based consultancy within the Complex Valuation and Litigation Finance department. His diverse professional background includes experience as a Hedge Fund Analyst, focusing on restructurings and workouts; a Chief Financial Officer (CFO); a university professor; and a consultant in project finance. Furthermore, he has authored several articles for the financial platform Seeking Alpha. Alessandro holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Business Administration. He is a candidate for the CFA Level III designation, having successfully passed the preceding two levels. His credentials also include the Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate and advanced expertise in Excel-based financial modeling.

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.

Giacomo Scettri is an experienced data science trainer and educator with a strong focus on STEM education and innovative teaching methods. With over 1,000 hours of training in data science and machine learning for companies like Codemotion, TIM, and Manpower, he has helped launch careers for STEM graduates and career changers. Giacomo is also an adjunct professor at the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, where he taught mathematics to international students. His academic background includes a Master's degree in History and Didactics of Physics from the University of Bologna, where his thesis explored the differences in learning between game-based learning and formal education. Additionally, he has a Master's in Physics of Complex Systems from IFISC in Palma de Mallorca and a Bachelor's in Physics from La Sapienza University. Giacomo is also the founder of “Dopolavoro matematico,” a movement aimed at making mathematics more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. He is fluent in Italian and English and has experience with various programming languages such as Python, R, and MySQL.

Dr. Raffaele Miele has over 10 years of experience in the field of data science, with a solid academic background in Machine Learning and Statistics. He currently holds the position of Chief AI Scientist at TopView S.r.l. and Program Director for the International Master in Artificial Intelligence at the Rome Business School. He is also a lecturer at the University of Naples Federico II and other academic institutions, where he teaches advanced courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.He earned a PhD in Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II and holds a Master's degree in Economics. In the industrial sector, he has held leadership roles, such as Head of Data Science at Crisma, where he developed and led AI projects in various sectors, including Telecommunications, Finance, and Cybersecurity. He has also collaborated with large international companies, contributing to data science and machine learning projects and publishing several papers. Recognized internationally, Dr. Miele has earned certifications such as IBM Certified Specialist in SPSS Modeler and SAS Certified Predictive Modeler.