Brunello Rosa is author of “Smart Money. How digital currencies will win the new Cold War – and why the West needs to act now," which was selected by the Financial Times among the Best Economics Books in 2024. Brunello is the CEO and Head of Research at Rosa & Roubini Associates and previously worked at the Bank of England. He holds several policy advisory positions and is Visiting Professor at City University of London, a Senior Executive Fellow at Bocconi University and leader of the Executive Education course in Global Macroeconomic Challenges at the London School of Economics.

Joeri Van den Bergh is an award-winning marketing author, researcher and keynote speaker on youth culture, customer experience and the future of work. Co-founder of Human8, and marketing professor at Vlerick Business School, he advises global brands on engaging new generations. Joeri blends cultural insight with practical strategies to help companies connect with Gen Z as both customers and employees.

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.

Former anti-corruption lawyer in the United States, she lived in Paris, Brussels, and New York before returning to Italy. As a freelance reporter from the fronts in Ukraine and the Middle East, she has contributed to outlets such as Il Messaggero and Huffington Post. Author of Geopolitica (Piemme, 2023) and a recent book published by Giunti with the Italian Navy, she curates the newsletter Extrema Ratio and the podcast Il Grande Gioco (OnePodcast). Winner of the 2025 Ischia International Journalism Award, “Opening New Ways of Journalism.”

Chair of the Nomination Committee at Fincantieri and Board Member of Altagamma, she is currently the CEO of illycaffè. She began her career at Procter & Gamble, where she held international leadership positions.
Formerly CEO of L’Oréal Italy and KIKO, she led a successful turnaround driven by an industrial plan focused on product innovation, digital transformation, and geographic expansion in the Middle East and Asia.
Throughout her career, she has received numerous honors, including the Legion of Honour. Forbes and Fortune have ranked her among the most influential women leaders in international management.

Fabio Moioli is an international expert in Artificial Intelligence and leadership, with a career that blends technology, cognitive science, and talent development. An engineer from Politecnico di Milano with an M.Sc. from the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, he currently works as a consultant in the Technology practice at Spencer Stuart, helping leaders and organizations understand the impact of AI and identifying executives capable of driving complex digital transformations.

Previously, Fabio served as Country Manager for Microsoft Consulting in Italy and later in the Western Europe team, leading AI and Cloud initiatives recognized with multiple Microsoft EMEA Digital Transformation Awards. He also held leadership roles at Capgemini (Global Expert in IoT & AI), McKinsey, and Ericsson, working across more than 16 markets in the U.S., Canada, Scandinavia, and Europe. A respected lecturer and thought leader, he teaches or has taught at Singularity University, Harvard Business Review, Il Sole 24 Ore, Luiss University, the University of Milan, and the POLIMI Graduate School of Management, where he directs the AI OCP program. He is also part of several scientific and innovation boards, including the Forbes Technology Council.

An international speaker and contributor to Forbes, MIT Sloan Review, Harvard Business Review, and other outlets, he is a LinkedIn Top Voice with a community of more than 250,000 followers across LinkedIn and Twitter. A member of Mensa International and an avid marathon runner, Fabio brings to every endeavor a genuine passion for both artificial—and especially human—intelligence, as well as for continuous learning and personal growth.

Jürgen Hasler is Managing Director of the “Central Association for German Motor Trades and Repairs” (ZDK) and Co-President of the European alliance “Automotive Mobility Europe” (AME) in Brussels. Previously, he was Head of Mobility and Logistics at the “Federation of German Industries” (BDI) and Head of Corporate Development at “Imperial Logistics International”. Jürgen Hasler holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the “Berlin School of Economics and Law”, and studied Political Science, International Law, and Economic Policy in Bonn and Paris.

Born in Rome in 1975 and holding a degree in Business Administration, Andrea Marcante earned a Master’s in Sports Marketing and Communication and gained early experience in management consulting and the sports sector. He joined the Renault Group in 2003, developing a broad commercial career across several roles in both After Sales and Sales, including Commercial Director of the Rome direct retail branch of Renault Retail Group. After also serving as Network, Strategy & Client Director at Renault Italy, he joined the Board of Renault Italy in 2019 as Sales & Network Director. Following the implementation of the “Renaulution” plan, on March 1st, 2021 he was appointed Country Sales & Fleet Director for the Renault brand in Italy. In 2024, he was appointed Global Network Strategy & Development Director at the Group’s headquarters in Paris, with the mission of consolidating and coordinating the network strategy at a global level, as well as defining the Network Vision within the framework of the Group’s new Industrial Plan. A registered journalist since 1998, he is passionate about travel, sailing, and basketball.

Andrea Carlucci is Vice President of Product Strategy & Marketing at Toyota Motor Europe. He joined Toyota in 1999, holding key roles in sales and marketing in Italy and Europe. Former Managing Director of Toyota Motor Italia, he now leads TME’s product strategy, planning and launch activities. He holds a degree from LUISS Rome and an MBA from Istituto Tagliacarne.

Francesco Calcara, who holds a degree in Business Administration and a master’s in Economics from Luiss University, has built a prominent career in the automotive sector, distinguishing himself in Sales & Marketing and within the premium market. After international experiences in Germany and Belgium, he returned to Italy in 2002 to join LeasePlan International, managing major global clients. In 2004 he moved to Mazda Motor Italy as Sales Area Manager, later becoming Fleet Business Development Manager.

From 2007 to 2017 he worked at BMW Group Italy, taking on roles of increasing responsibility: first in the Fleet division, then as Fleet Sales Manager BMW & MINI, and later as National Sales Manager MINI, leading the brand to record results. In 2016 he took on responsibility for Luxury Marketing in Europe and Italy. In 2017 he joined Groupe PSA as DS Brand Director and subsequently as Managing Director DS and VP Sales & Marketing, successfully leading the launch of the DS brand in Italy and earning the President Award. With the creation of Stellantis, he became Senior Vice President and Global CMO of Alfa Romeo, contributing to the brand’s international relaunch, electrification strategy and premium repositioning. He later became COO of Free2Move eSolutions, overseeing industrial, logistics and commercial operations to support electric mobility across major global markets. Since September 2, 2024, he has served as President & CEO of Hyundai and Genesis Italy.

Laura Grassi is Director of the Fintech & Insurtech Observatory and Associate Professor of Investment Banking and Finance Lab at Politecnico di Milano. She coordinates the international RISE-IN project within the European Commission’s Horizon Europe framework. She is also Director of the Evening Executive MBA at the Graduate School of Management of Politecnico di Milano, where she teaches Finance and Fintech across Executive, MBA, specialized Master’s, and corporate programs.

She has been appointed to the European Banking Authority (EBA) Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG), where she coordinates the Technical Working Group on Financial Innovation & Digitalisation, contributing to the advancement of financial services innovation at the European level.

Her activities also include research, teaching, and consulting in digital innovation within financial institutions, Fintech, and corporate governance, with several academic and professional publications. She holds a PhD (with honors), as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.

Since 2010, she has been working alongside managers and entrepreneurs to transform CRM into a strategic growth tool. She has collaborated with brands such as Loacker, Parmalat, and Campagnolo, with international agencies such as Publicis, and with MarTech companies such as Magnews, developing marketing plans geared toward measurable commercial objectives. She is CEO of Thinkable, a company specializing in CRM and data-driven marketing strategies, and author of “Strategia CRM Marketing” (CRM Marketing Strategy). Using a proprietary methodology, she supports companies in designing marketing plans that put data at the center and transform it into conversions, loyalty, and revenue.

Full Professor of Information Processing Systems at the University of Naples Federico II. He serves as the Rector’s Delegate for Innovation and Third Mission, Director of the DIGITA Academy, and Director of the ERMES Interdepartmental Center. He acts as a reviewer and evaluator of research and development projects funded by numerous national and international governments and agencies.

Antonio Pescapè’s teaching and research activities focus on artificial intelligence, Internet security, and Internet management. He has authored more than 300 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. He is a columnist for several national newspapers, including Corriere, la Repubblica, and Il Mattino. In October 2023, he received the “Credere nella Ricerca” award from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

A graduate in Management, he is currently working in Quintegia in the area of consumer behavior research, with particular responsibility for conducting the Automotive Customer Study, a periodic industry benchmark study. Alongside his professional background in business, he has gained experience in education. In the past, he taught computer science in secondary schools and served as a trainer through interventions aimed at pupils and parents on the conscious use of technologies and risks on video game addiction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Dealer and Industry Director.

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.

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

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.

Jamil Nur is a researcher and project officer at the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, based in Italy (Ispra), working on the socio-economic and policy aspects of the transition towards low- and zero-emission vehicles. He is specialised in automotive analysis with a focus on second-hand markets and CO2 emissions of passenger cars. He holds a PhD in economics from Sciences Po Paris and worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Department of Economics and the Department of Architecture at the University of Cambridge, on topics at the intersection between transport, urban and macro-economics. He has co-authored and contributed to several academic publications and policy reports supporting decision makers and businesses in Europe and the UK.