He holds a degree in Business Administration from Ca' Foscari University Venice and continued his education by taking a course in Entrepreneurship at UCLA Anderson School of Management in Los Angeles. He joined Quintegia in 2004, initially as a researcher, then with the role of Project Manager coordinating the activities inherent to Top50 Dealers and Automotive Dealer Day. He continued his professional growth by joining the Board of Directors with delegated authority over Corporate & Industry Relations activities with a focus on Sales, Marketing & Communication. From 2021 he was appointed CEO of Quintegia, with the objective of defining and implementing a new strategic plan aimed at leading the company to seize the opportunities arising from the transformations taking place in the mobility market and implement a path of international expansion. Over the years he has also collaborated with J.D. Power & Associates on several projects focused on the Italian market and other research initiatives with Ca' Foscari University Venice.

Gabriele Rizzo is an author, speaker, professor, and consultant with nearly two decades of experience in turning cutting-edge forecasts into concrete results for the world's largest organizations - governments, the defense sector, academia, and industry. He has led foresight activities at every scale and advised top civilian and military leaders in the United States, Italy, Switzerland, and NATO, influencing decisions with economic impacts ranging from thousands to trillions of dollars. In 2017, NATO honored him with the title “Member at Large for Strategic Foresight and Futures Studies” within the NATO Science and Technology Organization, an award reserved exclusively for world-class experts from academia, industry, and government. Subsequently, he served on the Science and Technology Board, NATO's highest scientific body, which coordinates the broader global community of defense scientists. In 2022, UNESCO elected him as one of 30 UNESCO Chairs worldwide in Future Studies, making him the youngest person to receive this honor. The UNESCO Chair represents the highest honor in the disciplines of Foresight and Future Studies, equivalent to the Nobel Prize or Fields Medal.Currently, it is the UNESCO Chair for Positive Futures, Future Literacy and Foresight. In the past, Rizzo has served as Ministerial Advisor for Strategic Futures and Foresight in the Cabinet of the Italian Minister of Defense, was Director of Research at the Institute for Research in Foresight and Future Studies at the University of Lausanne, and served as Strategic Foresight Advisor to the Chief Scientist of the U.S. Air Force.In the private sector, he has worked on foresight projects with entities such as Meta, Renault, Firmenich, atelier oï, and Leonardo. He holds a Ph.D. in String Theory and Astrophysics from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome and continued his postdoctoral training at the National Institute for Advanced Mathematics. His latest best-selling book is “HR Futures 2030: a Design for Future-Ready Human Resources”; his next book project will be “Handbook of Foresight, Strategy, and Futures Studies for Defense and Security.”

Jacopo Perfetti, MBA, works on robots that can write and writes things that robots can't (yet) write. Co-founder of Artificial Intelligence based agency “Oblique.AI” and Generative Artificial Intelligence training platform “PromptDesign.it”. He is the author of essays and articles on the topic of Innovation and Generative Artificial Intelligence, and a lecturer at several universities including SDA Bocconi School Of Management in Milan where he is a Fellow of Innovation and coordinates the Entrepreneurship concentration of Executive MBAs. He has participated as a speaker at festivals such as TEDx, the Festival della Mente, the Mantua Literature Festival, and almost every event dedicated to AI in Italy.

Born in 1963, Mr. Luo Lei is of Han nationality and holds a postgraduate degree. He has held leadership positions in a major automotive retail chain and served as Deputy Secretary-General of the China Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) before assuming his current role as Vice President of the association. A recognized expert in automotive distribution, Mr. Luo has led the completion of multiple government-funded research projects on automotive circulation policies. He also played a pivotal role in drafting one national standard and one industry standard for the sector. His contributions have significantly advanced regulatory frameworks and professional standards within China's automotive industry.

Barak Sas is the Managing Director of Mobility Business, a consultancy dedicated to driving growth in the mobility industry. Mobility Business specialises in launching new products and services, developing international go-to-market strategies, forming strategic industry partnerships, advising on Mergers & Acquisitions, and providing project management support. Barak brings over a decade of experience in the Automotive, Public Transport Operations and Mobility-Tech industries, serving in strategic, financial and operational roles. His accomplishments include establishing two vehicle importing businesses, managing transportation P&L units, overseeing budgets of up to $100 million, conducting due diligence on deals valued up to $1.3 billion, and leading international expansions into Europe and the U.S. Barak also writes #movingpeople, a weekly mobility and urban delivery newsletter, with more than 4,500 subscribers.

Alfredo Altavilla, Special Advisor for the European market for BYD, Senior Advisor for CVC Capital Partners, Member of the Investment Committee of Vasuki (venture Capital Fund sponsored by Rothschild) and Managing Director of AMRE srl (Family Office Investor in several Club Deals in Europe and the United States). Executive Chairman of ITA Airways, Chairman of Recordati, Board member of Enerpac Tool, MSX, Ares Invest, Proma and Ambienta SGR, he has also served as a member of numerous boards in both Italy and the United States (TIM, Ferrari, Chrysler llc, Magneti Marelli, Maserati). COO of FCA for the EMEA region, President and CEO of Iveco, FPT and Tofas. As Global Head of Business Development for Fiat Group he led the merger between Fiat and Chrysler and, other similar transactions, such as the Fiat/GM alliance, the spin off and IPO of Fiat Industrial. He holds a degree in Economics from the Catholic University of Milan and brings with him extensive leadership and business development experience. In September he was appointed Special Advisor for the European market for BYD. This addition reinforces the brand's commitment to expand and consolidate its presence in one of the most important and strategic markets globally, which is a key market for BYD.

Nadia Olivero is Professor in Marketing Management at the Department of Economic Sciences and Law for Economics at the University of Milan Bicocca and scientific director of the Maref Master. She graduated with honors in Applied Psychology in Marketing from the University of Turin and obtained a PhD in Consumer Behavior from University College London, after working as an account executive and strategy consultant in DDB Group advertising agencies in London. She has taught Applied Psychology at the London School of Economics, Management at Birbeck College (University of London), Fashion and Luxury Brand Management at the Federal University of Rio De Janeiro, Consumer Psychology at the University of Gastronomic Sciences and the Polytechnic School of Design. She has over 20 years of experience in consumer insight and strategic innovation consulting for well-known international brands. Since 2011, she has been an advisor for McKinsey & Company on consumer experience strategy and management training. She has led numerous strategic innovation consulting projects and top management training in banking & finance, retail, technology, FMCG, tourism, and luxury sectors. Her work has been awarded by the European Union, the British Psychological Society and MIUR. Formerly editor-in-chief of Micro & Macro Marketing (Il Mulino ed.) from 2003 to 2010; she is the author of numerous scientific and popular publications, including 'Psychology of Consumption' (2009; 2013, McGraw-Hill ed.); the impact of her work has been featured in media such as BBC, Financial Times, Retail Times, RAI, La Repubblica, Corriere della Sera, Largo Consumo, Il Sole 24 ORE.

Giuliano Noci is Vice Rector of the Politecnico di Milano, where he also holds the chair of Strategy & Marketing. He is a member of the Committee of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers for the definition of national strategies for AI. For more than two decades he has been involved in studying the impact of major technological and geopolitical transformations on the competitiveness of territories and business systems. He is a member of boards of directors of leading national and international companies and the author of numerous books and articles, published in international scientific journals. Finally, he is a columnist for IlSole24Ore and a columnist on RAI and Sky television programs.

Glenn Mercer is an independent automotive researcher. He has 40 years of automotive experience, beginning in 1985 at a Certain Consulting Firm, where he was a Partner in the Automotive Practice (including work in Milan), participating in hundreds of client studies over that time. Since 2006 he has been a sole practitioner. In this period, in addition to project work for investment firms (e.g., Baillie Gifford, Kleiner Perkins, KKR, TPG, Greenbriar, Sterling) , he has been an advisor to industry entities (NADA, NAAA, etc.) a Board member for automotive firms (e.g., Rimstock, Grakon, Ricardo, Stackpole), an expert witness in automotive cases, and a lecturer on automotive economics in academia (e.g., Wharton, Coventry, Case). Prior to beginning his automotive career at McKinsey, he worked at first the CIA and then at BP. He has been President of the Society of Automotive Analysts, and Director of the International Motor Vehicle Program. He is proud to have once attended an automotive conference in Venice, a city which has no cars!

Cristiana Petrucci, upon completion of her studies in Economics, began her professional career at UNRAE in 2000 within the Association's statistical and market analysis office. Given the central role that this department has taken on over the years thanks to its expertise in market analysis, research processing and the proposition of forecasting studies in the automotive field, since 2011 the statistics office has evolved into a full-fledged Study and Statistics Center, and in 2013 it became part of the National Statistical System. Since that date Cristiana Petrucci has served as its Head.

Tom Castriota (along with his wife, Anita) are owners and dealers of Castriota Chevrolet, Inc. in Hudson, Fla. He started in the automotive business in 1979 working in his family's dealership in Pittsburgh, PA. Castriota is the 2025 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Florida's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. (Term: January 2016 – January 2025)

He is the Chief Operating Officer for the Enlarged Europe region at Stellantis and Head of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicles business unit, with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry. His career includes leadership roles such as CEO of Alfa Romeo and Peugeot, where he successfully led brand transformations and growth initiatives.

A graduate in Statistics and Computer Science from Ca' Foscari University Venice, with 20 years of experience in the automotive sector, he has gained a deep understanding of distribution dynamics, digital transformation and consumer behavior. At Quintegia, he has served on the Board of Directors, and is mainly involved in research and training projects for automakers. Today, in the role of Innovation Director, he leads the relevant division, with the aim of exploring new issues and methodologies, supporting the most advanced projects and fostering the entry of new talent into the company.

Alessandro Lazzeri has been with Findomestic since 1987; he has held roles with different responsibilities from the launch of the first revolving card in Italy to the conception and innovation of all Personal Finance products. In recent years he has led various departments up to his current position as B2B Markets Director, acting as Deputy General Manager.

Paolo Placci is in charge of after-sales, managing all related activities: business development, negotiation of agreements with automakers, strategy and business development, and analysis and management of group KPIs. His career in the Automotive industry began as a technical specialist. After a couple of years, he managed the family trucking business and then returned to the dealership. Initially, he held the position of customer manager, and then became service manager and aftersales manager. During this time, he had the opportunity to open two body shops and develop the tire business from scratch. In 2013, he joined Audi Bologna and, since 2016, has been part of the Penske Group as Service Director, later also taking on the role of Aftersales Coordinator for the group. Also in Bologna, he was able to launch a new body shop within the dealer. He is a very numbers and goal-oriented person who likes to be a leader for his team, motivating them to give their all and work together for the success of the group. He loves the outdoors and is an avid amateur cyclist, as well as hiking in the mountains. These hobbies have taught him the importance of discipline, resilience, and achieving goals, qualities he also applies in his work.

Oscar Scriva is a professional with extensive international experience in a top global energy company, primarily focusing on strategy, sales, and marketing. He has led complex projects, launched new products and services across Europe, and managed asset sales. His background in change management is demonstrated by his involvement in multiple projects requiring significant organizational restructuring, leading mobility and energy transition projects, leveraging his digital competencies. Oscar has a robust academic background, holding an Executive Master of Business Administration from SDA Bocconi, an Executive Program in Digital Transformation from MIP - Polytechnic School of Management, and various leadership programs from prestigious institutions such as Thunderbird School of Global Management and Kenan Flagler Business School. He consolidated his professional and personal growth through trust and flexibility, enabling him to embrace frequent and significant changes in roles and locations. He has led multicultural teams and gained unique field experiences through work with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Africa and South America. This has endowed him with a broad adaptability, essential for thriving in diverse environments.

Gianluca Durante, born in 1976, a graduate in Economics from the University Federico II, has been with BMW Italy since 2006 where he held various positions in business management, sales as area manager and then at BMW Rome Branch as Finance Manager and later General Manager. Since September 2022 he has been the Sales Director of BMW Italia.

Fabio Iraldo is full professor of Management at the Scuola Sant'Anna in Pisa, where he directs the PhD in Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare. He is co-director of the SuM Laboratory - Sustainability Management at the Scuola Sant'Anna, director of the Green Economy Observatory at Bocconi University, and deputy director of the inter-university center CESISP (Circular Economy, Industrial Symbiosis and Product Sustainability), which was created in 2006 by the Institute of Management at Sant'Anna, the University of Genoa and the Polytechnic University of Turin. In his research career, he has coordinated numerous projects on the topics of circular economy and environmental footprint, funded by the EU under EU programs, such as Life, Horizon, Interreg, etc. He was also a leading consultant for the Commission in the Sustainable Production and Consumption policy evaluation process that gave rise to the EU strategy “Building the Single Market for Green Products” and the Circular Economy Package of Measures. In 2006 he founded ERGO - Energies and Resources for Organization Governance, the first spinoff company of Scuola Sant'Anna in the field of business services. He is the author of more than 100 articles on the role of business in sustainable development published in international scientific journals with Impact Factor.His most recent books include “Beyond Greenwashing” (Edizioni Ambiente, 2020), “Managing Climate Change Risks” (FrancoAngeli, 2020) and “Managing the Circular Economy” (FrancoAngeli, 2020).

With a degree in Fashion Management, she immediately held commercial positions in the fashion industry such as Calzedonia Group and Max Mara Group. Since 2019, she has joined the family business.

Massimo Artusi is President of Federauto and Commercial Manager Industrial and Towed Vehicles at Romana Diesel SPA. He has held key roles since 1995, including Marketing Co-ordinator at IVECO FORD TRUCK Ltd. He is also active in senior positions at AECDR, GACIE and AICI.

Dr Andrew Tongue is ICDP's Research Director and manages the programme's global network of researchers and projects. He has over 30-year experience in the car industry, having completed a Doctoral study into the evolution of distribution chain structures in the European car market, and leads ICDP's public policy work, advising members and other key industry actors on developments in the legislative environment governing the selling, marketing and use of vehicles at the national and pan-European levels, with the Block Exemption a major focus of attention. Passionate about early motoring and motorsport in particular, he enjoys running a collection of vintage and classic cars.

Matteo Soncini is General Manager of Autoclub SPA, a reference reality in the premium and luxury automotive sector, official dealer of BMW, MINI, MASERATI, VOLVO, POLESTAR, LYNK & CO, BMW MOTORRAD and LOTUS. With more than 10 years of management experience, he leads a team of more than 260 employees in 9 operating locations. His strategy is focused on innovation and business transformation into a Mobility Service of excellence, integrating new technologies and artificial intelligence to optimize reputation and profitability. He strongly believes in the value of teamwork and people synergy as a key lever for success. Visionary, pragmatic and with structured leadership.

Piedmontese, born in 1964, married with 3 children. In 1993 he opened the first Autoingros showroom in Borgaro Torinese. After a few years, he added the spare parts market to the car market and, in 2003, founded the Intergea Group, which, with 169 points of sale in eleven regions, 362 service centers and a turnover in 2024 of about 1.6 billion euros, ranks among the leaders in Italy in automotive distribution. It immediately began to differentiate its activities, particularly in real estate and services, until, in 2008, it created Nobis Compagnia di Assicurazioni, a modern and innovative project that is characterized by significant growth rates, reaching 390 employees in 2024 and registering premium income of about 600 million euros, ranking 18th among non-life groups and among the first in the assistance, pecuniary losses and cvt. classes. In June 2024, with the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Eurasia Motor Company, one of Italy's leading companies specializing in importing cars and commercial vehicles from abroad with a focus on the Far East, a new chapter in the automotive sector opens for Intergea Group. Always engaged in social work as well, in 2006 he is among the founders, and now also vice president, of Giorgio Valsania Onlus, the association that helps donate food and a future to the most needy. A commitment also on the research front thanks to which he had the honor of taking the field starting in 2017 in the traditional “Partita del Cuore.”

President AsConAuto (Associazione Consorzi Concessionari Autoveicoli), Europe's largest active distributor of original spare parts and since 2024 vice president of Federauto and member of the new Executive Committee in office until 2027. He is also president of the Consorzio DOC Ricambi Originali of Padua. Before joining the family business full time in 1990, he worked at the London office of Banca Commerciale Italiana, in the City at the Broker Investigation office. Upon joining Scarabel Spa he performs as his first assignment developing Business Management to become Porsche brand manager in 1993. He then followed the economic-financial planning and subsequent organizational development of Euganea Motori, Alemagna Motori, Auto Technik, Garage Südtirol, Horizon Automotive NE and other Group businesses. Today, the Scarabel Group represents the Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, and Aixam brands in a total of 14 locations in the Automotive sector. Currently, Roberto Scarabel is sole director of the wholly family-owned group. Degree in Business Administration, with a legal focus, from the University of Venice Cà Foscari with the thesis “Economic-organizational problems in the commercial distribution of the automobile” and supervisor the very clear Professor Giuseppe Volpato, founding partner of the Quintegia company.

With more than 15 years of research in the Automotive sector, he has gained deep experience in Retail Channels, an area in which he holds the role of Subject Matter Expert. He is responsible for developing projects on topical issues for the industry, such as distribution formats, contract options, network organization and new brands. In addition, he is an advisor to Quintegia's ongoing research studies, which he has followed since their inception and coordinated in their development, including the Dealer Network Study project on the structure of networks, as well as paths geared toward consolidating the Home-Network relationship. He has collaborated on several new research projects, both dealer- and customer-side, targeting both manufacturers and supply chain companies.

Danilo Annese brings with him extensive sales experience in various markets and regions. He began his career at Iveco Trucks, progressively taking on roles in Distribution Development and Sales. In 2013, he joined Jaguar Land Rover, where he held positions in Sales and Marketing in several markets. After joining Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2016, he served as President and CEO of FCA Morocco and Head of Distribution Development for Importers in the EMEA region, before moving to the Jeep® brand in the Enlarged Europe Region. Since February 2023, he has been responsible for Global and European Network Development at Stellantis and played an active role in the creation of Leapmotor International.

Francesco Zirpoli is professor at the Department of Management, coordinator of the PhD in Management and scientific director of CAMI - Center for Automotive and Mobility Innovation at Ca' Foscari University Venice. He holds a PhD in Management from the Judge Business School of the University of Cambridge (UK) and a PhD from the University Federico II of Naples (Italy). Francesco's research work has been cited by The Washington Post, Business Week, The Detroit News and other international newspapers and magazines, and by Italian newspapers such as Il Sole24Ore, Corriere della Sera, Inkiesta, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Gazzettino and Il Mattino.

Currently the CEO of GiPA Group, Almudena Benedito was previously the EMEA Marketing Director at Tenneco / DRiV, where she was from 2012. She has successfully managed a broad portfolio of products and brands growing them by launching new products and services for both distributors and installers in more than 27 countries. Prior to this, for eight years, she held different roles at Delphi Technologies from Business Development Manager to Marketing Director France and finally as EMEA Marketing & Communication Director. Prior to Delphi, she spent two years with Matra Automobile completing her multichannel skills. She started her career at Bosch as Product Marketing Manager DIY in 1994. During her tenure at Bosch, she held roles of increasing responsibility in the Power Tools Division including Germany Sales Export Manager, and in the Automotive IAM as Trade-marketing manager retail. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) and a master’s degree in Executive Management from ESSEC and HEC (Paris).

Gerardo Pérez Giménez, a native of Jaén, has held the presidency of Faconauto from June 2017 to June 2024, as well as the presidency of AECDR since September 2022. With a degree in Economics from Loyola University and an MBA from San Telmo University, his professional career has been predominantly associated with the distribution and repair of vehicles. As the president of the Autogex Group, he oversees the distribution of Renault, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Dacia, Fiat, Jeep, Omoda, Jaecoo, Ebro and Alpine brands in the provinces of Jaén, Granada, and Alicante. Furthermore, he has been actively involved in the sector's associationism, having served as the president of the National Association of Renault Dealers for six years. His extensive experience in various management bodies of business organisations, such as the Executive Committee of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organisations (CEOE), has been widely recognised. He also previously served as the President of the Jaén Metal Federation and represented Metal as a member of the Jaén Chamber of Commerce.

Graduated in Economics, Marketing, and Communication from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, he began his professional journey as part of the native team of Automotive Dealer Day, also serving as a researcher for the International Car Distribution Program (ICDP). He then embarked on a 14-year career spanning Italy and Europe within one of the largest multinational corporations in the energy sector, taking on managerial roles of increasing responsibility in sales, marketing and strategic projects. In 2021, he joined Quintegia as Vice President OEM & Industry Solutions, focusing on strengthening and expanding opportunities with car manufacturers and the retail channel. At the end of 2024, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Quintegia.

He is Senior Advisor in the automotive field and Associate Director of ICDP (International Car Distribution Program), the most important European research network in the field of automotive distribution, with which he has collaborated since 2000. The main topics on which his study and research activities are focused include: trends and prospects for sales and service networks, after-sales market, spare parts distribution, large dealer evolution and used car management. He has participated as a speaker in more than 200 appointments at conferences and seminars dedicated to the automotive sector, mainly in Italy and Europe.

He holds a degree in Political Economic Science from the University of Trieste, where he later earned his MBA from the MIB School of Management. He has built his career path in the automotive industry by holding various roles in large dealers across the board, starting with responsibility for the after-sales, marketing and sales departments and then following the general management of the operational and development phases. He was a promoter of initiatives such as the establishment of the Parts Distribution Consortium as a board member and project manager of specific innovation projects. During his path in the automotive world, he continued his education with Audea's Master in Dealer Management. At Quintegia he holds the position of Industry and Dealer Director.

Radio and TV journalist and author, expert on mobility and transport, he hosts on Radio 24 “Smart Car”, “Shift, the future of mobility”, “Container”. Graduated in Political Science, professional journalist since 1997, specializes in transportation economics. First editor then editor-in-chief of the Editorial Group Domus, in 1999 he joined RAI by conducting “Uomini e Camion” on Rai Radio1, which will be followed for the next 15 years by conducting a series of productions related to the world of mobility and transport for Isoradio and for the Rai1 TV show “Easy Driver,” a historic production dedicated to the world of motors. Since July 2011 he has been editor in chief of TIR, a national magazine published by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport.

Commercial management of the B2B department of the Giacomel group that develops a total turnover of more than 220 Mln, coordination of 51 resources distributed over 7 locations. Market analysis, prospecting and definition of commercial strategies, negotiation and definition with the car manufacturer of commercial objectives. Negotiation and definition of national agreements with major suppliers and buyers, supervision of all company projects related to the commercial expansion of the b2b channel. Management and coordination of the logistics department, which moves over 16000 vehicles throughout the country, definition of agreements with suppliers for transportation, storage and delivery of vehicles throughout the country, over 15000 units. Creation, development management and coordination of a department that manages the mobility service for internal and external customers with over 280 vehicles in the fleet. Management and coordination of the controlling department, to monitor the financial and commercial performance of company departments in relation to the reference budgets, and verification and monitoring of all kpi. Analysis and identification of risks related to all financial and commercial operations.

Graduated in Statistics for Economics and Business and is involved in research activities in the Automotive industry as a Senior Researcher. Involved in the implementation of Quintegia's main annual projects such as DealerSTAT, Dealer Network Study and analysis of sales and service networks in Italy, as well as Ad Hoc projects for customers. As EV Expert, he is Quintegia's internal contact for all activities related to electric mobility, including dealer training.

Emanuele Zanotto holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from Ca'Foscari University of Venice. Masters in Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Risk Assessment and Environmental Logistics University of Wisconsin-Madison completes his education. Since 1999, he has been working on environmental issues in the fields of logistics, industry, services, trade in the permitting & sustainability industries. Author of scientific and popular articles and trainer for executive profiles, Zanotto is the environmental point of reference contact for Quintegia projects.

Gioia Manetti, born in 1972, 2 children, degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in business administration, has more than 20 years of management experience in the digital sector. In 2017 she joins AutoScout24, the largest pan-European online automotive marketplace, as CEO for Italy. In 2018 he took over the leadership of AutoScout24 for all European countries as VP International. Today Gioia holds the role of SVP & CEO AutoScout24 Spa, CEO AutoProff Italy and Chair of the Board of AutoProff Group. Prior to joining AutoScout24 she served as COO at Gumtree, an eBay group company in London, where she was responsible for marketing, product and user experience, customer support and customer insights for all platforms. Previously she was CEO of EBay Classifieds Italy, and has held other management roles in companies such as eBay Inc., Rodale International, and Bain & Company. Gioia is NED of British School of Milan and a member of the Board of Directors of Club degli Investitori, a network of Angel Investors. She was included in Forbes Italy's “Top 100 Managers” list for 2019, 2020 and 2024 and in the Unstoppable Women 2024 list. She also mentors and advises young professionals and start-ups and is a member of the Mentors4U community.

Graduated in Marketing and Communication, he is consultant and trainer for Quintegia Academy, where he deals with Coaching, Digital Strategy, Teaching and Advisoring on Digital Marketing in the Automotive industry.

Cécile Renault graduated in International Politics from the University of Limerick (ERASMUS) and in 2015 she obtained a Master's degree in “Management of organizations, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility” from Sorbonne Business School (Paris). She begins her professional journey in the field of sustainability as a Diversity Officer through the graduate program of BNP Paribas S.A., contributing to the definition of HR & CSR policies and strategies and to the animation of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Governance in all geographic areas where the Group is present. He continues as Diversity Advisor in BNL, one of BNP Paribas' 4 main domestic markets in Europe, with the definition and implementation of the Bank's Diversity & Inclusion policies, then expanding the scope of intervention to the 13 Group companies in Italy (19,000 employees) within the “Business Partner Italy” competence center. His path extends further to the international, joining the BNPP Group's Internal Audit function (Inspection Générale) at the central level in 2018, holding a senior role also supporting IG/Comex members on key strategic and regulatory issues. With this experience, gained over 8 years in the Group, he joined Findomestic Banca S.p.A in 2022, assuming the coordination of the team dedicated to sustainability, with the function of CSR manager.

Alessandro Biggi is the Founder and CEO of Avo, a seasonally-inspired, fast-casual restaurant chain with 5 locations throughout New York City and recently recognized among the 40 hottest quick service restaurants in the US. Alessandro started his career at J.P. Morgan and The Boston Consulting Group before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey. He has built and grown successful tech businesses including 20lines, a storytelling app that was acquired by HarperCollins Publishers, and Zooppa, a global creative platform. Alessandro holds a Master’s degree in International Management from ESADE Business School and a BS in Economics from Bocconi University.

Monica Spano has been Marketing & CRM Manager at Cascioli Group since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the marketing sector, she has worked in different realities, including an advertising agency, a premium footwear company, and finally the automotive industry. This path has allowed her to develop a comprehensive view of marketing strategies and business dynamics. Within the Cascioli Group, in addition to dealing with digital and traditional marketing strategies, she led the creation of a single BDC for the entire group and coordinated the implementation of three major CRM systems: Salesforce, Leadspark and Lead Manager, as well as the new VoIP switchboard. In his previous experiences, he contributed to the implementation of enterprise e-commerce sites, consolidating digital skills critical to his professional growth. Her first job, in an era that was still barely digitized, taught her the importance of planning and processes, a skill that is now central to implementing new tools and managing resources.

Andreas Barchetti has managed since 1996, together with his brother Ivo, the Barchetti Group founded in 1959 and now present throughout northern Italy with more than 25 locations, 17 brands and more than 500 employees. In 2018 he launched CAYU, the first case in Italy of a dealership inside a shopping center, which evolves in 2020 into the Hey Barchetti platform for online car sales. He is also CEO of Rent2Go, a Long-Term Rental company.

Graduated in Economics and Commerce, for over twelve years she has been dealing with issues related to sustainability and the circular economy on behalf of 2A GROUP, in particular ESG Assessment and Sustainability Reports. He is Mobility Manager for some important companies and deals with the design and implementation of Home-Work Travel Plans. As Project Manager he followed the development of various projects to assess the environmental sustainability of products and organizations using LCA methodology - life cycle assessment - and carbon footprint and implement improvement plans. She is a ReMade in Italy consultant and trainer on issues related to sustainable development. She collaborates with Quintegia as Head of ESG Analysis.

Graduated in Statistics and Information Technology for Business Management, he continued his studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice obtaining a master degree in Economic and Business Development. After some postgraduate training courses and experience abroad as a consultant, he started working at Quintegia in 2016 with focus in automotive research activities. He works as a consultant for automakers and specializes in assessment projects in the digital area of distribution networks and optimization of sales and post-sales processes.

Steve is Managing Director of ICDP – the international research and consulting organisation focused solely on European car distribution.  He has spent most of his career in the automotive industry, in a mix of advisory and executive roles, working for Ford, Kearney, LDV and GAZ before joining ICDP in 2010.  He has experience in most functional areas of the industry at manufacturer and retail level, in cars, commercial vehicles and suppliers, and in different parts of the world.  He has recently added another role as Managing Director of Auto West London, a dealer group start-up backed by the largest Turkish dealer group Cetas Otomotiv, opening in Spring 2025 with the Omoda Jaecoo franchise.

Graduated in Statistics for Technology and Science, he joins Quintegia dealing with research in the automotive sector. He oversees the creation of the Dealer Network Study, Quintegia's periodic study that analyzes the organization of automotive brand networks in Italy. In addition to being part of the team that carries out tailor-made projects for different players in the industry, he is also the reference in Quintegia for activities related to Artificial Intelligence.

Christian Caldato is a clinical psychologist who graduated from the University of Padua and is an expert in neuroscience and applied research. Currently, he serves as Research Director & Coordinator of Scientific Advisory Board in Quintegia. Throughout his career, he has accumulated experience working with high-level teams in sports. He has worked with Formula 1 racing teams, including Ferrari and Red Bull, applying neuroscientific techniques to optimize driver performance. In addition, he has supported Serie A team Fiorentina in improving players' performance through advanced emotional management strategies. His contributions also extend to the Italian national team in several Olympic disciplines, such as high jump, track and field and shooting. In the field of research, Christian founded a laboratory specializing in neuroscience applied to consumer behavior, contributing to the publication of numerous scientific articles. His research mainly focuses on the interaction between emotions, purchase decisions and advanced neurophysiological monitoring techniques. Outside of work, he is actively involved in the organizational management of a volunteer association in Treviso, engaged in social and environmental projects.