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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Giovanni Di Stefano leads the technology activities to support the expansion of the Comau portfolio in traditional and new industrial sectors alike as responsible for Advanced Robotics. After graduating in Electronic Engineering at Rome University in 2011, preceded by an internship experience at the ENEA Agency (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development), he attended the Master in Industrial Automation organized by Comau in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Turin, and then an Executive MBA in ESCP in Paris. In the early stage of his career in Industrial Automation, he combined field operations with R&D activities in the automotive industry. Then being appointed as Head of Process Technologies Department, he led an international team mainly focusing on laser systems and joining technologies. Leading the Advanced Robotics team since 2023, he cares of developing cutting edge industrial technologies, related to Mobile Robotics for indoor and outdoor applications, Artificial Intelligence, Vision Systems for quality inspection and robot guidance, Digital Solutions for IoT and Metalanguages for Human-to-Robot Syntax automatic translation. In 2023 Giovanni Di Stefano was included in the “40 Under 40” list by Fortune Italia magazine, which celebrates the best Italian entrepreneurial talents under the age of 40.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rob Cochran is Chairman & CEO of #1 Cochran, the largest automotive retailer in Western Pennsylvania and Northeastern Ohio. A second-generation leader, Rob has guided the family-owned business for more than 35 years, expanding it into a dynamic enterprise defined by innovation, diversification, and growth. Founded in 1965 as a single-point Pontiac dealership, #1 Cochran today operates 35 dealerships representing 20 brands, along with 13 Body by Cochran collision centers and a wholesale parts distribution center. Cochran began his automotive career in 1987, following his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned dual degrees in Applied Mathematics and Industrial Management. Cochran is the 2026 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Western Pennsylvania’s franchised new-car dealers on the NADA board of directors. He also currently serves as a Pittsburgh Branch Director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Walter Cagossi is Head of Marketing at Gruppo Ambrosi, a multi-brand company with five offices in Central Italy and over 13 brands in its portfolio. He independently manages the group's entire marketing function, from strategy to supplier coordination. In recent years, he has led the group to TikTok and the native formats of next-generation platforms. Previously, he founded and led an agency with over 70 clients in 10 sectors for 15 years. He holds a degree in Marketing from LUMSA University in Rome.

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.

Simona Benedettini is the founder and CEO of RACE Consulting, a company specializing in regulation, advocacy, and communication for the energy sector. Benedettini is an energy economist with more than 15 years of experience in regulation, competition, and energy policy. In these areas, she also serves as a commentator in major national media outlets.

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.

Laura Echino is a Fractional Chief Procurement Officer with over thirty years of experience in the strategic transformation of procurement and the supply chain. She supports companies in evolving the purchasing function as a lever of value and governance. She is the co-founder of AIAGA and the association's current President.

An expert in fleet and mobility management, she contributed to the drafting of UNI/PdR 35:2018, which evolved into the UNI 11977:2025 standard. She conducts management training.

Umberto Seletto, 70, from Biella, has spent his entire working life in sales, from publishing to advertising, consumer goods, and industrial products, as an agent, salesman, key account manager, area manager, and sales manager. For over thirty years, he worked mainly in oil companies, equally divided between the network and outside the network. This experience was interrupted by a brief period in the automotive aftermarket, where he was responsible for managing a chain of “quick fit” shops. Since 2016, he has been a freelance consultant, and since 2022, he has been on the board of directors of E22Mobility and editorial director of InterAutoNews. A networker and relationship builder, he likes to describe himself as “a simple man at the service of complex ideas,” ideas for which he has been working hard for years, pursuing the dream of open relationships and respectful and constructive solidarity.

Esther joined the Italian T&E team in 2025 after more than five years in the Transport Policy Service of Confitarma (Italian Shipowners' Confederation), the main national maritime transport trade association. She previously worked for a maritime safety company and a risk management consultancy. At T&E, she focuses on road transport and e-mobility.

Esther holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Perugia, a Master's degree in Port Logistics and another Master's degree in Communication and Lobbying.

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

Francisco Coutinho is Managing Director of MCOUTINHO USADOS, responsible for the strategic definition and growth of MCOUTINHO Portugal used vehicle operations. With experience in management, remarketing and network development, he has led initiatives focused on digitalisation, operational efficiency and business scalability. His work has focused on asset value enhancement, pricing optimisation and the development of omnichannel models for automotive retail.

Mr. Zhou Mingrui, a graduate in International Finance and Senior Analyst of Beijing Guoxin Xunjie of State Information Center of China. Years of experience of researching on domestic and international automotive markets. As the person in charge of important projects of NEV and auto intelligence, he studies deeply into vehicle market, user research and technology trends. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Alessandro Grosso, Country Manager of BYD & DENZA Italy, holds a degree in Management Engineering and Logistics. He started at Accenture in 2006, then joined FCA in 2011, where he held key roles until becoming Managing Director of Jeep Italy and Vice President of Sales at Stellantis. Named one of Forbes' Top 100 managers and a European Automotive Rising Star, he currently leads BYD's expansion in Italy.

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.

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.

Paul Metrey is Executive Vice President, Public Policy for the National Automobile Dealers Association. In this capacity, he leads and overseas NADA’s Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Public Affairs departments and is responsible for formulating and implementing NADA’s public policy advocacy strategies and representing the interests of NADA before the federal government. Mr. Metrey joined NADA in 2001 and served as Chief Regulatory Counsel in the areas of financial services, privacy, and tax.

52 years old, from Rome, and a journalist specializing in the automotive sector, he has worked in the world of engines, transport, and mobility for about 25 years. Throughout his career, he has followed the industry’s evolution, from traditional manufacturing to electrification, with a particular focus on commercial vehicles and new technologies. He has a strong interest in the relationship between the industrial world and the end customer, with the goal of explaining complex topics clearly, without oversimplification or omission.

Fleet & Mobility Manager at Engineering Group, he boasts years of experience in the automotive and corporate mobility sector. A lecturer for professional training courses in automotive and mobility, he has received several awards for commitment and innovation in fleet and mobility management (in November, he was named Mobility Manager of the Year at the 2025 MFA Awards). Since July 2025, he has served as President of the Best Mobility association, a leading network for fleet and mobility managers within Italian companies.

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.

Senior expert in the field of automotive internationalization, Senior Engineer, Master of Engineering, former Secretary General and Chief Expert of the Automotive Internationalization Professional Committee of China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME). Engaged in long-term research on internationalization policies in the automotive industry, dedicated to strategic, compliance, trade, and investment areas in the automotive and supply chain sectors, and leading multiple key research projects.

Deeply involved in Technical Barriers to Trade related to the automotive industry, addressing various trade frictions, as an industry expert and speaker attending WTO/TBT committee meeting and APEC automotive supply chain conference, participating in international bilateral and multilateral activities, enhancing international partners' understanding of China's automotive industry, and promoting cooperation and dialogue.

With rich experience in investment and technical cooperation, as well as foreign aid, in the fields of automotive aftermarket, mechanical and electronic products and EPC projects.

Marco Gelmetti, Brand Manager for Bossoni, is an automotive professional with extensive managerial experience. Following his early career at Fiat (1995–2000) and his role as Sales Manager at Autoblu, he served as Dealer Manager at Bossoni Spa for nearly twenty years. Since 2021, he has held Brand Manager positions for Stellantis LCV and Volkswagen, and in 2026, he took on responsibility for the Fiat, Jeep, and Stellantis LCV brands.

Daniele Forni specializes in energy efficiency in all its forms: from energy services and audits to measurement & verification and technical regulations. A mechanical engineer trained at the Politecnico di Torino, he is the Technical Manager of FIRE and participates in national and international projects as well as standardization groups (UNI/CEI, CEN, ISO).

Marc Langenbrinck has extensive experience with the Mercedes-Benz brand, spanning nearly 30 years. He joined Mercedes-Benz in 1995 and began his career in sales and marketing strategy. After serving as Executive Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2000 and subsequently as Director of Group Strategy, Cost & Efficiency for Sales & Marketing, he assumed responsibility for global Fleet and Used Car Sales in 2007. In 2009, he was appointed CEO of the smart brand, where he prepared the launch of the third-generation fortwo and coordinated the cooperation between the Daimler Group and Renault. At the end of 2011, he expanded his expertise by managing and developing the Mercedes-Benz dealer organizations and networks in Europe. After successful experiences as CEO in France and Switzerland, where he achieved leadership in the premium market, the highest dealer satisfaction, and the European benchmark in people engagement among the teams he led, he has held the position of President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Italy since June 2023.

With over 20 years of professional experience in the automotive distribution industry, Mr. Wang Du currently serves as Vice President of the China Automobile Dealers Association. He oversees new car dealer services, government relations, international cooperation, and communication with automakers, and has been deeply involved in industry policy research and manufacturer-dealer coordination.

Focused on addressing key industry challenges, Mr. Wang has promoted inventory management, rebate regulation, and price order optimization, and led multiple industry surveys and policy proposals to support the sound development of dealers. With both macro insights and practical expertise in new energy transition, used car exports, and market supervision, he is a prominent voice at major industry forums, advocating win-win cooperation between manufacturers and dealers and compliant operations, making him a key driver of the healthy development of China’s automotive distribution sector.

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 Executive Committee in office until 2027. 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 to develop 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 family-owned group.
Degree in Business Administration, with a legal focus, from the University of Venice Cà Foscari with the Thesis “Economic and Organizational Problems in the Commercial Distribution of Automobiles” and supervisor the very clear Professor Giuseppe Volpato, founding partner of Quintegia.

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.

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.

Born in Venice in 1969, an automotive engineer, he has turned his passion for cars into his profession. He began his career at Ford (1994-1996), then moved to Volkswagen Group (1996-2003) and continued his career at Maserati Group (2003-2007), managing both after-sales and sales. In 2007, he began his long 10-year adventure at AUDI, taking on the responsibility of spare parts and after-sales for two years and the role of sales director of the German brand for the following eight years. At the end of 2017, he was called from Barcelona with a dual objective: to lead the SEAT brand in Italy and prepare the launch of the new CUPRA brand in 2018. Since then, he has guided it on a path of growth and consolidation, creating an unconventional contemporary brand positioning, born to challenge market rules and the conventions of the automotive world.

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.

A graduate in Business Administration, Silvio Diciolla started his career as a manager in a major automotive group. With over thirty years of experience in the industry, he founded and developed leading companies in the automotive sector. Today, he is at the helm of ‘Cartono’, a company that stands out for its innovative digital technology, positioning itself as a strategic partner for operators interested in growing their business in the online market.

Born in Rome, engineer, I grew up at Fiat during Sergio Marchionne’s transformation from 2003 to 2014, holding various roles including Dealer Manager of Naples Motor Village and Managing Director of FCA Netherlands. My other experiences in the automotive field include serving as Sales Director for Mazda Motors in the Italian market and General Manager of the Intergea Group's car e-commerce platform, Autobro.it, which I helped define and establish in the Italian market. In addition to these experiences, I served on the board of Anas SpA as a director and Head of Sales Europe Small Domestic Appliances for the Electrolux brand.

David Pilo is the CEO and founder of Walcu, a leading ILM and CRM platform for car dealerships. He holds degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science from Rollins College, as well as a Master’s degree in Operations Research from Cornell University. David began his career at Microsoft as a Program Manager on the Excel team, where he helped make Business Intelligence tools accessible to a broad audience and was part of the team that launched Excel as a web application within Office 365. He later transitioned into the automotive industry, serving as Digital Strategist for Canalcar, a renowned leader in the used car market. These experiences, spanning technology, data, and digital transformation, inspired him to found Walcu with the mission of providing a world-class CRM designed specifically for the automotive sector—combining the power of global platforms with the precision and focus of a vertical solution.

Jonas Bylov is co-founder and CEO of AutoUncle, the company helping millions of car buyers cut through the noise and hundreds of Europe's leading dealer groups turn their websites into their #1 sales channel. A lifelong tech entrepreneur and award-winning product builder, he's spent 15 years studying what's actually on the mind of today's car buyer, and what it really takes to sell more cars in a market where attention is short, trust is scarce, and great salespeople are harder than ever to find. He's also widely recognized as an AI pioneer, at the front edge of how to implement AI inside real organizations so it delivers real business impact, not just headlines. That conviction is now powering AutoUncle's biggest bet yet: Co-Driver, an AI built to work alongside dealership sales teams, not replace them, and to finally close the gap between leads and sold cars.

Mattia is CEO and co-founder of HubTec, where he leads the development of innovative digital solutions that integrate IT, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing, such as ISA. With a strategic vision and a data-driven approach, he works to connect mobility and finance through smart, scalable, and innovation-driven technologies.

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, I always knew I wanted to build. My journey in automotive started in 1995 as a gas station attendant, but I quickly discovered my real fascination — the intersection of cars and the internet. In 2005, I founded Nieuweautokopen.nl, one of the first platforms where consumers could buy any new car completely online. In 2014, the company was acquired by eBay Inc. (Marktplaats) — a pivotal moment that shifted my full focus to the digital future of automotive. Today, through #DCDW, I help dealers and importers work smarter online: improving lead follow-up, strengthening customer experience, and aligning processes with how modern consumers actually buy cars. To prove what we do, I started my own Ligier dealership in 2022 to practice what I preach for real! Building, digitizing, and pushing the automotive industry forward — that’s what drives me

A native of Milan, he holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration. After gaining valuable experience in Japan at Osama, he returned to Italy to continue his career at Accenture. In 2011, he joined Sanguinetti Editore – Eurotax Italia as sales manager for the leading Italian company in residual value analysis. A firm believer in technological innovation, in 2019 he developed the first startup accelerator dedicated to the automotive sector for Sanguinetti Editore. In 2021, he founded the “Friends Of Nada” community, which began as a gathering for the annual trip to the U.S. and, within a few years, became a launching pad for numerous Italian and European automotive startups.

Bettin Loris is the owner of B.G.F. Srl Bettin Motors, an official Škoda dealership based in Piove di Sacco (PD).

BGF is a family-run business with over 30 years of experience in the automotive industry and a leading provider of new, 0-km, and used vehicles. The dealership offers comprehensive sales, technical assistance, and an authorized workshop, including for other brands such as Jeep, Alfa Romeo, SEAT, and Silence. The dealership also offers rental services, customized financing, accessory installation, and vehicle inspections. BGF has a team of professionals dedicated to sales and after-sales services, with high customer satisfaction according to recent reviews. The company generates several million euros in revenue and employs around fifteen people, reflecting its solidity and growth in the local market.

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.

From the very beginning, he demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial drive, which led him to found Web Industry in 2001. Through a clear strategic vision and a policy of targeted investments in the company’s key assets, he has spearheaded the growth and evolution of Web Industry, transforming it into a leader in the field of digital transformation. In his role as Chairman and CEO, he defines the Group’s development and innovation strategies, promoting a business model based on expertise, technological research, and sustainability. He currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Web Industry.

Fabio is an entrepreneur and Creative Director with nearly 30 years of experience. He currently leads SILEENT, a next-generation studio where human creativity and artificial intelligence merge to redefine digital content.

He has built the foundation of his professional career through a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, a journey that has allowed him to hone his strong interpersonal skills and a deep aptitude for customer management. In 2014, he decided to apply this experience to the automotive industry, initially as a Volkswagen Sales Consultant, focusing on personalized consulting and consolidating his expertise by taking over management of the rental department. Since 2024, he has served as Used Car Manager at Zentrum Bari Srl, where he coordinates sales strategies and inventory management with a dynamic approach, consistently focused on results and operational efficiency. A professional with a strong commercial focus, he combines hands-on experience with a marked aptitude for optimizing modern sales processes and digital marketing—a lever he considers fundamental for a business evolution that is increasingly customer-centric.

Co-founder and President 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.

Fabrizio Catalani is the Sales Director of BCA Italia. Thanks to his professionalism and industry knowledge, BCA Italia's partner network is constantly growing and now includes the most important automotive players. A car enthusiast, Fabrizio Catalani has always combined passion and work, managing the marketing area first at EuropCar and then at Leasys and holding the role of Key Account at AutoContact (Dekra).

Andrea Lovato has been Director of Sales & Remarketing Italy at AUTO1 Group since June 2024. He has extensive experience in e-commerce business operations in Southeast Asia and has held significant roles in the transportation and retail sectors in Europe. After a key experience at FlixBus Italy, where he subsequently developed operations in India, Andrea embarked on a new journey in the automotive industry, leveraging his extensive background to successfully lead AUTO1 Group's B2B division in the Italian market.

Mauro Chiarugi — founder of Dogma Systems, Guru Jobs, and a software development center in Italy and India — has spent the last twenty years writing management software. Now, he is actively seeking to make his own work obsolete before someone else does it from a garage. He spends his days among developers in India, clients, and entrepreneurs who still ask, "Will ChatGPT steal my job?" — and he has to give a different answer to each one. He launched the DogmAI project in Monsano because, at a some point, even the patience to explain AI for free runs out — but the questions don't. He lives in the Vallesina region of Marche, which he insists on calling "Silicon Vallesina" until someone actually starts believing him.

Riccardo Focaccia, CEO of Focaccia Group, a company specialized in the conversion of accessible and special vehicles. Over the years, he has led the Group’s growth, transforming it from a craft-based business into an international player, while keeping quality, innovation and customer focus at its core. His approach combines entrepreneurial vision with operational pragmatism, with a strong focus on the evolution of products and services.

With a degree in Economics, Andrea Pumilia joined Horizon Automotive at the company's inception in 2020, initially in a sales role. Over the years, he has gained significant experience in sales and marketing, developing a comprehensive vision of the automotive market and the dynamics of relationships with manufacturers.

For the past two years, he has led Horizon's product team, taking responsibility for developing and managing strategic relationships with key industrial partners. Since 2024, he has also coordinated the Spanish market, the company's first international subsidiary, helping to strengthen Horizon Automotive's presence in Europe and consolidate its international expansion.

Alfredo Bellucci is an author, communicator, and founder of Non Prendermi Per il Chilometro, a project launched in 2015 to promote transparency, fairness, and trust in the used car market. In 2015, he published the Non prendermi per il chilometro book “La grande truffa delle auto usate” (The Great Used Car Scam) - Apice Libri - focusing on the critical issues and distortions within the automotive sales sector. Interviewed by Le Iene, over the years he has collaborated with national newspapers and TV programs, including Il Corriere della Sera, Quattroruote, and Striscia la Notizia, and has worked as a technical consultant in cases related to fraud in the automotive industry. Through content, analysis, operational tools, and communication activities, he works every day to make the used car market more understandable, more verifiable, and safer for both consumers and professionals.

With over 20 years of experience in corporate sales, remarketing, and leasing within some of Europe’s leading automotive companies, Fabio has been serving as Country Manager for autobiz Italy since September 2025.

Before joining autobiz, he held senior positions at Hyundai, PSA Group, and Arval. Throughout his career, he has successfully developed and implemented corporate sales and remarketing strategies across several European markets, building strong B2B strategies and promoting a data-driven decision-making approach.

Matteo Baggio is Marketing Manager at BCA Italia. With a degree in Communication and Marketing, specializing in Market Dynamics and Business Strategy, he has developed his experience in web marketing and e-commerce, with a strong interest in digital and innovation. Before joining BCA Italia, he led the marketing department at Horizon Automotive and, previously, worked at Danone Italia as a Digital Manager, contributing to the company's digital transformation projects.

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.

A professional with over twenty years of experience in the automotive sector, Gianluca Rubino built his career starting in the dealership world, then continuing his career with a manufacturer, developing a comprehensive and cross-sectional vision of the market.

In 2022, he joined Horizon Automotive, where he initially assumed responsibility for the direct channel, contributing to its growth and structure. Since January 2026, he has held the role of Indirect Channel Manager, leading the development and consolidation of strategic partnerships in the region.

Barbara Barbieri is Managing Director of BCA Italia, a leading B2B automotive remarketing management company. Under her leadership, BCA Italia's sales volumes grew by 400% and the entire value chain underwent innovation. After working at Accenture, she joined Iveco in the Dealer Network Development and Transformation area. There, she redefined CNH Industrial's distribution model in Latin America. Upon returning to Turin, she assumed the role of Director of the Iveco, Iveco Bus, and Astra Sales and Distribution Networks in EMEA.

With over 25 years of international experience in management, sales, marketing and communication, he has developed strong cross functional expertise in the tech, SaaS, digital and automotive sectors, across multinational environments as well as startup and scale up ecosystems. He spent 15 years at Ford in Italy and the United Kingdom, taking on roles of increasing responsibility and ultimately serving as Marketing Director. He then joined Google as EMEA Regional Client Lead for major automotive brands, before playing a key role in the growth of MotorK both in Italy and globally. Today, he is Country Director of bee2link group Italia, where he leads high impact initiatives focused on innovation and value creation for the entire automotive ecosystem.

Alberto boasts over fifteen years of international experience as an Account Manager, gained through his work with automotive multinationals. This background has provided him with a solid foundation built on the international sharing of commercial processes and logic. His activities focus on market development and the implementation of sales penetration and customer loyalty strategies, specifically within the automotive sector, with a particular emphasis on platform business and the automotive ecosystem. At Web Industry, he leads the corporate business development area.

Director of the Connected Vehicle & Mobility, Internet of Things, and Smart City Observatories at the Politecnico di Milano, he has been conducting research on digital markets for the Digital Innovation Observatories since 2013. He obtained a Master's Degree in Management Engineering in 2012 from the Politecnico di Milano and a PhD in 2017 from the same university. Since 2023, he has been collaborating with MOST – National Center for Sustainable Mobility. He is also responsible for managing relations with over 300 companies that are part of the Observatories' communities. In his professional experience, he has combined research with advisory activities in the field of the Internet of Things for public and private companies and tutoring for various innovative startups.

Andrea Rotoloni serves as the Head of CRM and Digital at Autotorino. A Management Engineer specializing in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), he brings 15 years of experience in CRM and Digital Transformation projects across various industries. He began his career in consulting with a focus on the Utilities sector, later gaining expertise in the Sport & Entertainment world, before entering the Automotive industry in 2021.

With over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, he has held roles of increasing responsibility within Sales & Marketing functions across major manufacturers and distribution networks. He has covered key positions at Hyundai Motor Company Italy, Ford Italia, and Fiat Auto, managing Sales performance, digital transformation, commercial vehicle development, and remarketing. In 2024, he joined JCB Italia as Country Sales Manager, leading the commercial activities of the national network and contributing to business growth. He combines strategic vision, a strong results-oriented mindset, and leadership skills with a simple, hands-on approach grounded in field experience.

With over 10 years of experience in marketing and technology, he has honed his skills in managing complex international technology projects, and is now bringing innovation and artificial intelligence to the automotive market. His expertise lies in coordinating strategic relationships, ensuring smooth communication and effective collaboration among stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds. His passion is automating processes and optimizing dealer performance—a key factor in achieving both customer satisfaction and business growth.

Graduate in Business and Economics, Michele has thirty years of experience in the automotive sector. He developed his career within the Volkswagen Group, specifically serving as Sales Director for the Seat and Audi brands. Today, he is the President and CEO of Volvo Car Italia, where he previously served as Sales Director and General Manager from 2001 to 2003.

Over the years, he has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Volvo’s subsidiary in Greece and has been responsible for several global projects for Volvo Car Group at the Headquarters in Gothenburg.

From 2017 to 2025, he served as President of UNRAE, the association representing foreign motor vehicle importers in Italy.

Aldo Maria Petrarolo is an experienced professional in the automotive industry. As Head of Sales and Business Development at RATTIX, he is currently responsible for driving sales strategies and business growth across Italy. Throughout his career, he has held positions of increasing responsibility at leading companies such as Stellantis Financial Services and Peugeot Italia, gaining expertise in areas ranging from financial management to marketing. With an academic background in Marketing and Management from Bocconi University, he combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of market dynamics.