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Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Milano, Lombardia, Italia

• Managed product innovation processes for multiple plants of leading European paper manufacturer, assessing high-profit market opportunities and evaluating fit of potential products with client portfolio• One-year break to pursue an MBA at INSEAD, sponsored by BCG as part of talent program

Milano, Lombardia, Italia

• Designed European Go-to-Market and distribution strategy for global Automotive tire manufacturer • Optimized plant operations & logistics for global energy equipment manufacturer, with focus on production efficiency and inventory rationalization• Defined strategic plan for Automotive Tier 1 supplier active in energy storage industry, resulting in improved EBIT over plan horizon and in enhanced presence in OEM segment• Supported implementation of multi-year Transformation Program for international Automotive Tier 1 supplier. Developed and implemented efficiency program to monitor and track continuous improvement initiatives on client plants

Milano, Lombardia, Italia

• Defined network optimization strategy for international Pharma player to close identified capacity gap. Created visual digital tool to develop and compare financial impact of different future footprint setups

Dongguan City, China

• Worked on creation of a CNY 700,000.00 partnership agreement with Qtto Chemical Co. Ltd. to import and commercialise through their distribution network a new kind of shoe wax• Participated in a 5-people team to draft business plan within operation timeline, analysing market trends and future prospects; presented results to management and received approval for next phase• Conducted due diligence of deal, analysing Qtto Chemical profitability and verifying sustainability of their business model in relation to Dalkem’s; prepared and reviewed relevant legal contracts • Interviewed executives of Brazilian and Chinese distributors and tanneries in multiple provinces across China to address issues in ongoing operations and to identify potential future synergies• Upgraded cost management system, introducing a new distribution of recurring expenses resulting in a 13% decrease in monthly costs relative to sales activities

London, United Kingdom

• Analysed interest rates across markets, supervised valuation of deals taking place and identified deals conducted at a price significantly different from fair market value• Conducted negotiations with clients to cancel said deals, finding and reaching an agreement for new transactions between implicated parties• Collaborated with Repo Team in daily operational duties supporting platform’s clients, focusing on post-settlement activities and on production of reports about day-to-day market performance• Gained insight on products offered by MTS division, with particular attention to MTS Cash, MTS BondVision and MTS Repo packages

Milan, Italy

• Defined pricing strategies accomplishing positive profit margin across periods of activity, identified core marketing opportunities and coordinated commercial tasks among 13 members• Designed and organised two events with 100+ participants sponsored by GNE Family to increase brand’s visibility among teenagers, managing contacts with venue owners and logistics

Milan, Italy

• Engaged in a series of operational meetings to devise strategies to be adopted after release of a new product line• Supported sales personnel in daily interactions with clients, providing logistic assistance and accompanying to customers’ venues

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Activities and Societies: Co-founder and VP Sponsorship of MountaINSEAD

Master Of Science - Msc, Management

Activities and Societies: VP Strategy of Sport Business Club, member of Consulting Club, Impact Consulting Club, Public Speaking Club.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Economics And Finance, Major In Finance (Taught In English)

Final Paper Title: "Chinese foreign investments in non-encouraged industries: A.C. Milan's acquisition"

Exchange Student, Business Administration, Finance And Accounting

Relevant Courses: Empirical Methods for Finance, Introduction to Options and Futures, Management of Financial Institutions, Business.

Diploma Di Maturità, Liceo Classico

Activities and Societies: GNE Family#1 Classical High School in Milan province according to Eduscopio 2019 and Eduscopio 2020 ranking •.