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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.”

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.

Fabio Pressi joins the A2A Group starting in January 2021 as CEO and chairman of A2A E-Mobility. Lecturer at LUISS Business School, Major of the Master in Management and Technology and Smart Mobility, has gained 20 years of experience as a top manager in the field of smart technologies for Mobility. He has been president of the Motus-E Association since March 2024. Born in 1966, he graduated from the Polytechnic University of Turin with a degree in Electronic Engineering and for more than ten years has worked for the Atlantia Group in the areas of digital product development and big data. In particular, he served as CEO of Infoblu S.p.A., where in just a few years he led the company to be one of the leading companies for the exploitation of BIG DATA collected from vehicles, realizing services of National Infomobility for the public and private market and previously the role of Chief Data Officer in Telepass S.p.A., where he led the company into the digital payments business.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A graduate in Business Administration from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, in 1998 he began his career in the automotive sector as Business Development Manager at Tubi Style. Today he holds the position of CEO of DTS Spa, a company in the automotive and motorcycle components sector based in Maranello (MO), and since 2019 he has been Vice President of ANFIA - Associazione Nazionale Filiera Industria Automobilistica (National Association of the Automotive Industry) and President of the ANFIA Components Group. He is also Vice President of CLEPA - European Association of Automotive Suppliers; President of the Automotive Supply Chain of Confindustria Emilia; Member of the Technical Tax Group at Confindustria; Member of the Technical Scientific Committee of Democenter-Sipe Foundation (Modena).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Born in 1973 in Genoa and Milanese by adoption, Alberto Viano serves as General Manager of UnipolRental. He has been Deputy Managing Director of Ayvens Italia and Deputy Country Managing Director in ALD Automotive | LeasePlan Italia and Managing Director of LeasePlan Italia since January 1, 2019, after having been Head of the Finance Department and even before that Risk Management and Compliance Director and Business Unit Large Fleet Operations Director. He has many years of experience as a consultant at Deloitte & Touche and at Marsh McLennan, where he specialized in Risk Management, before joining LeasePlan in 2003. In the previous ANIASA General Council, Viano served as vice president with responsibility for tax issues.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Plinio Vanini began his journey at Autotorino in 1985, after the untimely death of his father, leaving his great passion for farming in the background. From a salon with a workshop in Morbegno, in small steps he began to outline what today is Autotorino thanks to a very clear vision: to create a model extremely close to customers, through the personalization of the offer, a multi-brand proposal and multiple mobility services. It thus became the Italian leader in the sector from 2015 and consolidated its role by its own lines and subsequent acquisitions. The company has maintained its headquarters in Valtellina and operates a territorial network of 70 branches in 24 provinces in Lombardy, Piemonte, Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Lazio. In 2024, it launches the new Used Car brand BeBeep, and from January 2025, the first international project materializes, with the operational start of the acquisition of Mercedes-Benz Warsaw branch. One of Autotorino's hallmarks is a vision oriented toward quality and innovation in organizational models and services offered to the public, supported by constant investment in training, research and development: a path that has earned Autotorino numerous times the national award for Management Innovation from the Automotive Dealer Day jury. Autotorino, moreover, also asserts itself among the best performing Italian companies in terms of management and capacity to produce employment, as well as financial reliability; aspects confirmed by constant growth and the CR Awards promoted by Milano Finanza MF-Centralerisk, which count Autotorino among the 100 most punctual companies in relations with the financial and banking system, uninterruptedly since 2022. Plinio Vanini, meanwhile, has continued to cultivate his passion for animal husbandry, bringing to fruition the project of an authentic, modernly organized alpine farm, the La Fiorida agritourism company, and leading the Sondrio Provincial Breeders' Association (APA) from 2005 to 2018 and the Lombardy Regional Breeders' Association (ARAL) from 2018 to 2022.

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.

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.

For more than 30 years in the auto industry, Michele Crisci joined Volvo in 2001, where he now serves as president and CEO. He has also been president of UNRAE since 2017.

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.

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.

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.

He has been with Compass since 1991, where he took on positions of increasing responsibility over the years, eventually serving as Central Commercial Director. His long experience in the commercial field has enabled him to skillfully guide the Network toward significant territorial growth, supported by a careful internal organization. Reporting directly to him will be, in addition to the Direct Agent Network, the Network Department, the Banking Partnerships Department, the Large Agreements and Third Party Networks Department, and, as of April 2020, the Fifth-Fifth-Only Loan Department. From 2020 to 2023, he served as President of Compass Rent SRL, and then became its General Manager in January 2024. Has a degree in Economics and Banking from the University of Siena.

Guillaume Payen is a digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience. He has a solid background in leveraging emerging technologies and using data-driven tactics to build successful marketing campaigns that strengthen brands and contribute to business objectives. Passionate about innovation, he values collaboration and strives to create an environment where teams can thrive. He believes in fostering a positive culture and supporting organizational growth by empowering others and working toward shared goals.

Co-founder and CEO of MotorK, Marco Marlia has over 20 years of experience in launching and developing innovative digital companies focused on web design, search marketing and lead generation. Since 2010, he has been leading MotorK's rapid expansion and established it as a trusted technology partner of over 3,000 dealer groups and 20 OEMS in EMEA. Marlia holds a master’s degree in Economics & Business Finance from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. In 2019, he won Automotive News Europe’s ‘Rising Stars’ award. He authored the first operational manual for the digital dealership, translated into five languages. In 2023, he initiated Automotive I/O: Bridging Minds, Europe's largest online gathering of automotive and digital professionals.

He began his professional career in the Bossoni Group after graduating in Humanities for Communication. An experience at Sky Sport between 2017 and 2018 allowed him to realize one of his dreams: working in the world of sports. The call of the automotive industry, however, led him in 2019 to work, first, as a Marketing Specialist and then from 2023 at the helm of the Marketing department of Bossoni Automobili and Mandolini Auto, the two companies of the Bossoni Group that have the brands of Volkswagen Group Italia in their portfolio. In 2024, with the acquisition of Baiauto, the Company Names under his jurisdiction became three.

Sales Dealer & Industry Account at Quintegia, where he combines his sales activities with a constant commitment to research into the national and international dynamics of the automotive sector. He graduated with honours in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Trieste and holds a Master's degree in Strategic Studies and Energy Security from the University of Aberdeen. He collaborates as an author and analyst with national magazines and think tanks. Passionate about art and outdoor sports, he combines his interest in geopolitics with a broad and interdisciplinary vision of the world of mobility

Francesco Pilandri is an experienced professional in the automotive industry, serving as Retail Sales Manager at Focaccia Group. With his enthusiastic attitude and the determination that sets him apart, he energetically leads the Focaccia Group Store project, focused on creating an extensive network for selling custom vehicles throughout Italy. His strategic vision and constant dedication are the foundation of the success of this innovative project.

Andrea Lovato has been Director Sales & Remarketing Italy at AUTO1 Group since June 2024. He has extensive experience in E-commerce Business Operations in Southeast Asia and has Andrea Lovato is Director Sales & Remarketing Italy at AUTO1 Group since June 2024. She has extensive experience in E-commerce Business Operations in Southeast Asia and has held significant roles in the transportation and large retail sector in Europe. After a pivotal experience in FlixBus Italy, a company for which he later developed Operations in India, Andrea started a new path in the automotive sector leveraging his rich background in order to successfully lead AUTO1 Group's B2B division in the Italian market. significant roles in the transportation and large retail sector in Europe. After a pivotal experience in FlixBus Italy, a company for which she later developed Operations in India, Andrea started a new path in the automotive sector leveraging her rich background in order to successfully lead AUTO1 Group's B2B division in the Italian market.

Experience as managing director of General Motors Italy and European director for Operational Marketing in Opel and Sales in Chevrolet. Since 2015, he has been responsible for Italy and Central and Eastern European countries for CitNOW Group, the company that created the video platform for dealership-customer communication and is now the market leader in digitizing processes through customized videos, professional images for used, omnichannel chat systems and more.

With over 9 years of experience in marketing and technology, he has a strong expertise in managing complex technology projects. He specializes in coordinating relationships with a consultative and data-driven approach. In addition to his ability to navigate the complexities of international markets, his passion lies in integrating innovative solutions to optimize processes and increase sales.

Passionate about data and artificial intelligence, he started his career with a simple conviction: data would redefine the automotive industry. In 2019, he co-founded MaProchaineAuto, a predictive tool for analyzing car buying behavior, before joining bee2link group as Chief Data Officer. His role? Harness AI to support OEMs and dealer groups in anticipating customer needs, automating complex tasks, and creating new mobility experiences.

Industrial Engineer graduated at Higher Technical School of Engineering in Madrid, awarded with an MBA from ESIC Business & Marketing School. He worked as a technology consultant at Accenture for 4 years, subsequently as marketing manager at DaimlerChrysler Spain and FCA Spain. Co-founder and CEO of Optima Marketing Systems and creator of the Special Days® Events & Optimo Sales Agent® brands. He transformed the way cars are sold in Spain and other countries.

Over 30 years of experience in the commercial sector, from over 20 in the Automotive sector. He’s an essential commercial reference during the entire growth cycle of Terranova Web Systems, both in the relationship with OEM’s and Dealer groups. Strong understanding of reseller processes, with particular focus on CRM and sales techniques. Today he’s the sales director of Terranova Web Systems, a company of bee2link Group.

Rocco Scocozza, General Manager of Focaccia Group, has significantly contributed to the company’s growth and innovation, bringing years of solid experience in the automotive sector. With extraordinary managerial skills and a constant commitment to growth, he places people and teamwork at the heart of Focaccia Group’s success. His energy and dedication are an inspiration to the entire team, pushing the company to continuously achieve new milestones.

Since 2010 in LeasePlan, after holding the position of Sales Support Manager SME&Private, he became Indirect Channel Sales Manager in November 2017. In 2019 he obtained a Master's degree in Sales Management at the Business School of “Il Sole 24 Ore” and the following year joined SIFA', a company of the BPER Banca group, as Indirect Channel Sales Manager. In Horizon Automotive, he holds the role of Marketplace channel manager, with the mission to innovate the sector by creating the first Italian dealer network based on new mobility formulas, rental in primis.

Over 33 years of experience in the automotive industry, with strategic roles in retail and OEM functions in France and internationally. In 2024, he joined bee2link group as Deputy CEO – Global Sales & Operations, a key role for the group’s international development. His experience gained with companies such as Fiat, BYmyCAR, and WelcomCar, and more recently at COSMOBILIS, enabling the leadership of SaaS solution sales development for OEMs and dealers. He plays a pivotal role in implementing bee2link's 2025-2028 strategic plan, consolidating its position as a leader in automotive software.

Graduated in Communication and Marketing with a specialization in Market Dynamics and Business Strategies, thanks to a strong passion for the digital world and technology, he had the opportunity to work from the very beginning in the field of Web Marketing and E-commerce, building a decade of experience in both SME and Multinational contexts. Before starting his career in Horizon Automotive, he held the role of Digital Manager in Danone Italy for 7 years, leading the digital transformation for the Medical and Baby Food divisions.

Over 10 years of digital communication management in different industries, most of them in automotive companies. She strongly believes in a goal-oriented marketing approach and is deeply passionate about the never-ending search for the optimal result, which for her is the cornerstone of her work.

Degree in Management Engineering from Milan Polytechnic, experience as management control and Lean Management consultant, joined Bonera Spa in 2016 with the role of CRM manager. Project leader of all evolutions related to Customer Experience in the company (insertion of new tools, creation of BDC sale and after sale, AI etc.) and of all R&D projects related to new technologies and business processes; today he is also responsible for all qualitative aspects (customer satisfaction, lead management, retention etc.) related to system bonuses for all brands represented by Bonera Spa.

Graduated in international relations with a master's degree in diplomatic studies, after gaining experience at European level, he decided to focus on journalism and marketing applied to his passion for the automotive sector from the perspective of the interconnected global markets. As a journalist, he first worked in motorsport, then in motorcycling and finally in analyzing international trends in the automotive market. Certified in Google, Facebook and LinkedIn marketing, for the past eight years he has dedicated himself to the internationalization of Optima Marketing Systems and its main formats Special Days® Events and Optimo Sales Agent® taking care of the marketing and CRM aspects in the English, French, Spanish and Italian markets, for which he is currently in charge.

Ilaria Ferraresso is Senior Customer Relationship Manager at AutoScout24 Italy, with over twenty years of experience in the automotive industry. An expert connoisseur of the Italian market and customer needs in online vehicle buying and selling, Ilaria is dedicated to optimizing the user experience and developing tailored solutions for the local market. In her current role, she is in charge of the product for the Italian market and coordinates innovative training programs, helping to enhance the skills of both the internal team and dealers.

Born 1967, studied Information Tech with operational and managerial experience in the IT sector until 2005. Since 2006 General Manager of Audi Zentrum Alessandria, since 2010 Board Member with full operational powers - on behalf of the majority shareholder he "expands" the dealership over a vast Market Area with 5 locations in 3 provinces AL - AT - CN.

Expert in Sales and Digital Marketing, he develops strategic partnerships across various market segments to optimize sales performance. He constantly monitors KPIs and integrates data-driven strategies to maximize results.

Andrea Volontè is Director Of Sales at Subito, Italy's No. 1 platform for sustainable buying and selling and second largest e-commerce platform with more than 13 million unique users per month . Within the Adevinta Group since December 2016, first as Head of Automotive, he relates personally with car and motorcycle manufacturers and supply chain operators. He graduated in Economics from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan and immediately began his career in the After Sales Marketing office of BMW Italy. Later, in the Milan branch, he will follow the communication activities for all the brands of the group. After a one-year experience at Piaggio & C., he joined Accenture in 2007 as Manager Management Consulting, working on automotive projects in sales and marketing. From 2011 to 2014, he was Strategic Marketing Manager at CityLife Spa and, before joining Subito, he worked for two years at Koelliker Spa, where he was in charge of marketing activities and in particular the development of digital communication channel functionalities.

A graduate in Business Administration, Silvio Diciolla began his professional career as a manager of a major automotive group. Building on 30 years of know-how gained in the automotive industry, Diciolla over the years has founded and developed relevant companies in the automotive supply chain. Today he leads "Cartono," on the strength of an innovative technology that elects the company as a strategic partner for operators wishing to develop business in the online market.

An expert in Marketing, Sales Strategy and Technological Innovation in the automotive industry, she is responsible for developing and promoting innovative solutions for dealers and dealerships, contributing to business growth through targeted strategies.