Lihong Qin is the co-founder and President of NIO. In November 2014, Qin co-founded NIO together with William Li. Before co-founding NIO, Qin served as Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer at Longfor Properties (00960.HK). He also held several positions at Chery, Roland Berger and Proctor & Gamble, with rich experience and great insights in multiple industries. Qin holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in law from the School of International Studies, Peking University, and a master's degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He was a visiting scholar in the Faculty of Law, Niigata University.

Laura joined POLIS in March 2020. She leads the Mobility & Traffic Efficiency Cluster, where she coordinates and directs the network's activities concerning ITS, network management, and digitalization. Her role involves overseeing initiatives such as multi-modal network management, open data, interoperability, C-ITS, automation, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), with involvement in EU-funded projects including PAV, MOBI-MIX, Dynaxibility4CE, MobiDataLab, and e-smartec. Additionally, Laura serves as POLIS' Just Transition Co-coordinator, ensuring the promotion of the Just Transition Agenda throughout the network's activities. Laura holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a master's degree in Transportation Systems from the Technical University of Munich. Before joining POLIS, she completed a traineeship at the European Commission (DG MOVE), working within the Sustainable and Intelligent Transport Unit.

Andrea Crespi, who graduated in economics from 'La Sapienza' University in Rome (1993), made his debut in the automotive business at Ford in 1995, where he began his professional career with roles of increasing responsibility in the different sectors of finance, after sales, sales and marketing. In the course of his experience, he also held positions at international level, becoming Marketing Director After Sales at Ford Europe's headquarters in Germany in 2007. Subsequently, he was entrusted with the management of the Vehicle Personalization division. Four years later, he returned to Ford Italy, gaining top-level experience first as Sales Director (2011), then as Marketing Director. He joined Hyundai Italia in 2013 in the role of Managing Director. In August 2022 he was appointed President. This is the first time in our market that this role has been entrusted to an Italian manager.

Ruyman Caballero, with a degree in Economics from Carlos III University of Madrid and an Executive MBA from the Instituto Internacional Bravo Murillo in the Canary Islands. He began his career in the automotive sector immediately after completing his university studies, joining Domingo Alonso Group in the year 2000. There, he held various roles within the company, such as Skoda Brand Manager (2003-2008), Managing Director of Delfinauto (2008-2010), and Audi, Lamborghini & Bentley Brand Manager (2010-2013). In 2013, he took on a new professional challenge in Chile, where he worked as Sales Manager Peugeot at the local Dealer Bruno Fritsch S.A until 2016, and as Sales Director at Peugeot Chile until 2020. Returning to the Canary Islands and Domingo Alonso Group, first as Managing Director of Genial Auto SLU (Citroën Dealership) and since October 2021, he has been the Managing Director of Domingo Alonso Gran Canaria SLU (VW, Audi Skoda & Ducati Dealership), his current position.

Having coined the term “The Mobility Revolution” with his first book, Lukas has become a sought-after expert, advisor, and keynote speaker on future mobility and smart cities. He has been featured or cited in Fast Company, Wired, The Guardian, and the Financial Times and has done over 150 speeches on five continents. Lukas guides startups, corporates, and infrastructure providers in their transition toward shared, autonomous, and electric mobility. He recently co-founded (and is Board Observer at) the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education Europe (PAVE Europe). Lukas also sits on the Advisory Board of several mobility startups in the US and Europe, is an Expert advisor to MSCI’s Future Mobility Index, and lectures on mobility, innovation, and strategy at the Hult School of Business, TU Berlin, and the University of St. Gallen’s Institute for Mobility. In addition to “The Mobility Revolution”, Lukas has written or co-authored “Corporate Mobility Breakthrough”, “Smart Cities, Smart Mobility” (in four languages), “Being Driven” alongside dozens of articles and white-papers.

Bill Russo is the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to build and profit from the future of mobility. His over 40 years of industry experience includes 15 years as an automotive executive with Chrysler, including 20 years of experience in China and Asia. He has also worked nearly 12 years in the electronics and information technology industries with IBM and Harman. He has worked as an advisor and consultant for numerous multinational and local Chinese firms in the formulation and implementation of their global market and product strategies. Bill is also currently serving as a Board Director for AGP Group, one of the world’s leading automotive glazing suppliers. Bill is also the Chairman of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

Gianluca De Ficchy graduated in Economics from LUISS University in Rome. He started his career at Ernst & Young in 1994 and then joined Groupe Renault in 2001 as Finance Director of RCI Banque in Italy. In 2004, he was appointed Director of Planning & Management Control at RCI Banque. In 2007, he joined FGA Capital, a joint venture between Crédit Agricole and Fiat S.p.A., of which he became Chairman and CEO in 2013. In 2014, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of RCI Bank and Services and in 2016 became Chairman of the Board of Directors of DIAC S.A., while retaining his position as Chief Executive Officer of RCI Bank and Services. In 2017, he was appointed member of Groupe Renault Management Committee (CDR). In April 2018, Gianluca De Ficchy joined Nissan as Senior Vice President and Chairperson of Management Committee for Europe. In October 2020, became Nissan's Chairman for the AMIEO region and on April 1st, 2021 is appointed Alliance EVP, Purchasing and Managing Director of Alliance Purchasing Organization (APO). He is a member of the Renault Group's Board of Management. On February 1, 2023, he is appointed Mobilize CEO & takes up his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors of RCI Banque SA.

Entrepreneur with broad experience in Future of Work and Digital Transformation. He founded RADICAL HR, leads Future of Work Group, and supports as angel investor several startups in the education and digital world. He has written 8 books, from Generazione Mille Euro to Le 5 Lenti dell’HR. He is totally convinced that the time to change our companies is now. "We will only get back to growing turnover if we really focus on people. But this will not happen if HR is not at the centre of business transformation." That's why he decided to build RADICAL HR: he is putting his energy and experience - together with that of so many valuable experts - to contribute to the radical change that all organisations can (and must) make today!

Mathieu is a passionate transport engineer from Belgium, keen to explore new trends and striving for a more sustainable mobility for people and goods. He’s been working for more than 15 years on the whole spectrum of mobility projects. He seeks to combine a global mobility vision with excellent tactical skills and in-depth technical understanding. Commitment, innovation and collaborative approach are also part of his guidelines.

Trevor is the founder and CEO of New World Automotive, an international advisory organisation that is at the forefront of understanding the mega trends affecting automotive distribution and retail. The New World Automotive team work with dealer groups, service providers, OEMs and investors across the automotive industry. Trevor is also a non-executive director and senior strategic advisor at Hedin Mobility Group AB. Prior to this, Trevor was the CEO of Pendragon PLC until 2019 when the company had annual new and used retail sales of 250,000 vehicles with a turnover of €5bn.

Marc Langenbrinck has a long experience in the Star company, with almost 30 years of career. He joined Mercedes-Benz in 1995 and began his career in the field of sales and marketing strategies. After serving as Executive Assistant of the Chairman of Board in 2000 and later Director of Strategy, Cost & Group Efficiency for Sales & Marketing, in 2007 he assumed responsibility for the Worldwide Fleet and Used Vehicle Sales. In 2009 he was appointed CEO of the smart brand, a role in which he prepared the launch of the third generation of the fortwo, coordinating the cooperation between the Daimler Group and Renault. At the end of 2011 he expanded his competencies through the management and development of the Mercedes-Benz dealer networks in Europe. After successful experiences in the role as CEO in France and Switzerland, where he achieved leadership in the premium market, best dealer satisfaction and the European benchmark in 'people engagement' among the teams he coordinates, from June 2023 he holds the position of President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Italy.

A career path of more than 25 years in the automotive industry. He joined the company in 2010 and led the Jaguar brand and then the Managing Direction Sales Operations of both brands. In 2016 he took up an extraordinary position in China and then Managing Director European Importers, with responsibility for markets managed by Indirect Affiliates, leading them to the highest European sales volume. Since September 2021 he has been CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Italy. He leads the company with the aim of overcoming new challenges, such as the transition to electrification, sustainability and the affirmation of the brands as an expression of Modern Luxury.

Entrepreneur, Manager, Author, Speaker, and Adjunct Professor at international universities and business schools. As the Global CEO of Spring Studios, he leads a team of over 300 professionals across London, New York, Los Angeles, and Milan. Before his current role, he held key positions at WPP, including Executive Director Europe at AKQA, General Manager of WPP's EMEA team dedicated to the FCA group and CEO of J. Walter Thompson Italy. With a Ph.D. in Marketing and Economics earned researching in both the United States and Europe, he co-authored three books with international guru Philip Kotler: ‘Retail 4.0’,’Onlife Fashion' and the most recent ‘Redefining Retail’ - 10 Guiding Principles for a Post-Digital World.' An active investor with 3 successful exits and shares in 12 start-ups and scale-ups, he is a renowned keynote speaker and moderator, addressing global audiences on marketing, digital transformation, business innovation, and leadership. His TEDx talk, 'How to Become a Marketing Superhero,' which draws parallels between ancient Greek ideals and modern marketing strategies, has garnered over 1 million views worldwide. Giuseppe has been recognised by Thinkers50 as one of the most inspiring global leaders whose ideas are set to make a significant impact on management thinking in the future.

Mr. Gilchrist is President of Gilchrist Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. in Tacoma, Washington. Gilchrist Automotive was founded in 1927 and Gary started in the business in 1977, selling cars after graduating from college. Gary is 2024 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association and represents Washington's franchised new-car dealers on the board of directors. He has served on the NADA Board since 2017. He was the Time Dealer of the Year Award winner for Washington State in 2007. He has a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University and the General Motors University of Automobile Management.

Alberto Chiapponi, is a communications professional with twenty years of experience in branding, media, digital marketing and public relations. He is currently director of integrated marketing communications at Campari Group in Milan, where he leads a team of senior specialists in the development of communication strategies for a prestigious brand portfolio for the Italian market. Previously, he worked as cross-media director at MEDIAMOND (Mediaset-Mondadori), and as media and advertising director at H-ART/AKQA (WPP) in Milan and Amsterdam. He is also a passionate investor and mentor of start-ups and actively participates in seminars and workshops as a speaker. His passion for communication and innovation is reflected in his ongoing commitment to the development of effective communication strategies and his focus on new market trends.

Luisella Giani, Head of Digital Enterprise Advisory for Europe and the Middle East at Avanade, is a prominent figure in the world of digital innovation. With a degree in Artificial Intelligence, she has held various positions, ranging from product development to general management for iconic online brands like Skype, Netlog, and Lycos. She has led digital transformation efforts for multinational companies such as Yellow Pages, Goodyear-Dunlop, and DuPont Coating. In recent years, she has taken on executive leadership roles at the EMEA level for Oracle, continuing to make significant contributions to the digital evolution of leading Fortune 500 companies. Luisella's dedication and talent have been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious title of "Tech Visionary" in 2021 and the recognition as an "Unstoppable Woman" for three consecutive years. At Avanade, Luisella's role is to help companies innovate and bring their most ambitious projects to life.

Eva Ziegler is a C-suite Brand & Marketing Executive with 25+ years of experience in promoting brand awareness, brand image and brand love resulting in revenue growth and profit for multimillion-dollar companies. Her experience is diverse as she worked in various industries from luxury hospitality (W Hotels, Le Meridien), luxury interior lifestyle (Wedgwood, Waterford), fashion (C&A, Pronovias Group), automotive (Toyota) to beverage sectors (Coca-Cola). She lived in cities such as New York, London, Paris, Brussels, Düsseldorf, Barcelona and Vienna. Over the past 10 years, she specialized in Transformational Marketing Leadership, transforming legacy luxury brands of a traditional company into a customer- and brand-centric orientation in the digital age. Today she is a full time lecturer at SHMS, Swiss Hotel Management School, the 3rd best hospitality school in the world located in Leysin, Switzerland. She is a graduate from Vienna University of Economics and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Associate Professor at the Venice School of Management, Ca' Foscari University Venice, after graduation and Ph.D in Business Administration, with a one-year fellowship at UCLA - University of California Los Angeles. For the Venetian university, he oversaw the start-up of the Ca' Foscari Alumni Association. Inspired by academic Giuseppe Volpato, since 1994 he has been involved in research, projects and innovations with an international perspective on topics related to automotive retail and its intersection with the mobility ecosystem. After a long experience in the research network ICDP - International Car Distribution Program, he conceived in 2003 Automotive Dealer Day of which he is Program Coordinator and co-founded Quintegia taking care of the scientific coordination of numerous initiatives. Married with three children, he dreams of being able to (re)see together with his family the many cities in 20 different countries where he has been invited to give lectures dedicated to automotive topics.

For over 15 years in the automotive industry, he has had the opportunity, through multiple projects carried out for car manufacturers, to develop an in-depth knowledge of the industry, particularly on distribution dynamics, digital transformation and consumer research. He graduated in Statistics and Computer Science from Ca' Foscari University in Venice. Today he is VP Research & Innovation and coordinates the activities of the new Research & Innovation division introduced in Quintegia in 2023, he is also part of the Board. Passionate about psychology and sport, for a long time he practised cycling at a competitive level, later devoting himself to mountaineering.

Graduated in Psychology with specialisation in Work and Organisational Psychology in 1999 from the University of Padua. In 2001 she went on to take the State Examination and enrol in the Register. In 2002 she arrived at Giorgio Marra Automobili and was entrusted with the task of Telephone Report Management. Her innate curiosity led her to learn all processes, both service and sales, and to manage Iso Certification. As her skills increased, she began to manage marketing and was appointed Marketing Manager. In 2009, Giorgio Marra was transferred to Bossoni Automobili and continued her journey as Marketing Manager not only for the VGI brands but also for the entire Fiat Group. On the return of her second pregnancy, in 2012, she is offered the great opportunity to undertake the brand new path of Customer Satisfaction Manager, which will then be transformed over the years into Customer Experience Manager. In May 2021, she proposes the 2H Project to the Management, which is immediately embraced and which requires numerous implementations that will then go live in December 2021. In the meantime, in addition to maintaining the role of Cex Manager, he starts working closely with the Personnel Director, Giovanni Sala Danna and, with him and his colleagues in the 2H team, carries out numerous projects for the well-being of colleagues. He is also involved in personnel selection for the VGI brands and in 2023 obtained the international Volkswagen Customer Lead Management Certification. Mother of two super busy children in sports and music and therefore qualified to work her magic to fit it all in.

Since January 2024 he has been General Manager of Autobro. 46 years old, from Turin, father of 3 children, degree in Law and Master in Digital Marketing. Previously spent17 years in the former FCA group now Stellantis, where I held various managerial roles including: Short-term rental Manager for Italy and Used vehicle Manager for Italy. "I have always tried to remind myself that the value of an idea lies in knowing how to put it into practice."

Giusi Violante, graduated in Communication, spent most of her career in L’Oréal, where she covered several Commercial roles both at Country and Regional level. After a significant path in marketing, she joined the global team as Marketing Director for Emea. She also served as Sales Director and Strategy ending up her L’Oréal experience as General Manager in Luxury Skincare and Nailcare. She joined Coty in 2018, as CMO of the Luxury Division for the cluster Italy and Greece. Heading also the Affairs for Coty Italy. In 2021 was appointed VP EMEA Strategy and Porfolio growth Leading the transformation toward a full consumer centric approach, both in organization and portfolio perspective for the Emea Region. Starting July 2022 she joins Sky Italy as Managing Director of Sky Media.

He holds a degree in Political Economic Sciences from the University of Trieste, where he later obtained an MBA from the MIB School of Management. He built his professional career in the automotive industry by holding various roles in large dealers in a transversal manner, starting from the responsibility of 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 creation of the Spare Parts Distribution Consortium as a Board Member and Project Manager of specific innovation projects. During his career in the automotive world, he continued his training with the Master in Dealer Management at Audea. At Quintegia, he holds the position of Vice President for Industry & Dealer Solutions and member of the board.

Matteo Fioriti boasts over 20 years of automotive industry experience, excelling as a Sales Manager for top brands like Ford, Hyundai, Peugeot, Nissan, Toyota, Jaguar, and Mazda. With a talent for leading successful sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships, he consistently surpasses targets, contributing significantly to brand growth. As Commercial Director at Mantovani Motors for the past decade, he's propelled the company to new heights with strategic commercial initiatives, cementing his reputation as a leader in automotive commercial management.

Graduate in Management Engineering with specialisation in economics and business management. Plant and Operation Manager of the new Tomasi reconditioning centre since the first months of operation of the facility. Previous experience as a Process Engineer contributed to giving an industrial imprint to an established reconditioning process at the dealership.

Founder of Stefanini Mobility, offering multi-mobility since 2008. Franchised dealer Dr, Evo and Suzuki and partner of well-known NLT companies, it flanks cars with primary brands of motorcycles, scooters, microcars, quadricycles and electric bikes. With 3 locations between Bologna and Imola, it has set itself the mission of being the first mobility store understood as consulting, service, after-sales and offering tailor-made solutions in the province of Bologna within the next 5 years.

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.

Graduated in Statistics for Technology and Science, he joined Quintegia dealing with research in the automotive sector. He is in charge of the Dealer Network Study, a periodical study by Quintegia analysing the organisation of car brand networks in Italy. He is part of the team that follows a number of projects that measure dealers' satisfaction with various players in the sector, first and foremost DealerSTAT

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.

After working as a Technology, Market and Environment analyst with Motus-E for a few months, he earned a Master's degree in Environmental Economics from the University of Galway in Ireland. Carlo then began his collaboration with Transport & Environment, Europe's leading independent environmental organization promoting the decarbonization of the transport sector. For the past 4 years, he has been policy manager for the Italian national office, where he focuses on electric mobility and sustainable fuels, with the goal of minimizing the impact the sector has on the climate, the environment, and the health of citizens.

Graduated in Marketing and Communication at Ca' Foscari University in Venice, he began his professional career in the Automotive Dealer Day team and as a researcher for International Car Distribution Program. He soon embarked on a 14-year career path between Italy and Belgium within a multinational company in the energy sector, rising to managerial positions in the sales and marketing area at European level. In 2021, he joined Quintegia as Vice President OEM & Industry Solutions, focusing on strategic opportunities with car manufacturers and the retail channel.

After graduating in Statistics and Information Technology for Business Management, he continued his studies at Ca' Foscari University in Venice, obtaining a Master's degree in Economic and Business Development. After some post-graduate training courses and experience abroad as a consultant, he started working at Quintegia in 2016 with a focus on automotive research activities. He works as a consultant for car manufacturers and specialises in digital assessment projects for distribution networks.

Graduated in Business Administration, he joins Quintegia involved in research in the automotive sector. He is part of the team that follows consumer projects, in particular he takes care of the realization of the periodic Automotive Customer Study. Outside of work he devotes himself to raising awareness of the dangers of the web at different orders of schools.

With a wealth of automotive sector experience, Luca Scarsi, Procurement Director Italy at ArielCar, has held various positions in key international businesses, covering a range of business processes. After 20 years within car giant Fiat, where he covered roles in procurement, area management, sales and product development, in 2022 he joined ArielCar, initially in sales. A committed believer in teamwork, Luca fosters an environment where know-how and skills are shared and constantly fine-tuned; his deep understanding of the sector leads him to place great importance on training and development which he sees as assets and not costs to the business. Leveraging his extensive experience and analytical mind Luca is now responsible for procurement, pricing, marketing, development and managing strategic supplier partnerships within ArielCar.

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.

Xiangping Li has a solid educational background, with degrees in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, business administration. He had a long R&D experience in the automotive field (Fiat Research Center, Turin, Italy), managed more than 15 R&D projects funded by European Union and Automotive Industry. The most significant experience was the management of a project with 12 companies from 3 European states (Germany, Italy and France), from automotive OEMs to suppliers. After the management of Commercial Trucks Product Development jointly with IVECO Brazil, led the Chinese project platform, which involved Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Finance and Sales & Marketing. As representative of Nissan Motor Limited in Dongfeng Automobile, Joint Venture with Dongfeng Group, as member of Board of Directors and in the role of Executive Vice President, assume full P&L responsibility for the company. He is now Senior Vice president of Shanghai Launch Automobile Design.

In 1981 he became the youngest GM dealer in Europe. Opel, Volvo and Saab dealer, pioneer of Internet sales since 1998. He was one of the founders of AsConAuto. Sold companies works with OEMs and consulting companies worldwide. For 16 years he has been involved in VInCom and TAO, the 2 Dealer Day formats aimed at the truck and tractor market. Experience in USA, India, China, Australia, Brazil, Russia, throughout Europe and the Balkans. Has participated in 12 NADA Conventions.

Graduated in Law from the University of Bologna, she worked for over 20 years in the business world, first as an advisor, then as a coordinator and finally as a team manager, a role she came to after an experience in legal litigation. She joined the HR Department in 2017 as coordinator of the 14 HR projects of the 2017-2020 strategic plan. In 2018, she was appointed Diversity Officer & People Care at Findomestic, a role she still holds today with great passion and equal satisfaction.

Vito Mandina, 50 years old, two daughters Lucrezia and Ludovica, degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master's in Dealership Management at the Politecnico di Milano. For more than 15 years at FCA, now Stellantis, where among his assignments he was Sales Director and Director of Network Development. Currently CEO of Autoteam 9 Srl - Holding Intergea Nord Est.

Marco A. Grilli, lawyer, auditor, author, consultant and lecturer, graduated in Law at the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' and started his professional experience in the automotive industry in 1985. Before founding his own firm, he gained professional experience in Italian and international firms. Specialising in EU, corporate and tax matters, he has also been actively involved in the banking industry.

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.

Charlie Vogelheim has over 35 years of automotive industry experience including roles as VP at and J.D. Power and as executive editor at Kelley Blue Book and Motor Trend. As the principal of Vogelheim Ventures, he is involved in a variety of auto related initiatives including retail, wholesale and finance. Charlie’s career centered on observing and supporting the automotive industry. Whether providing vehicle information or understanding technical developments, he represents thought leading solutions to industry challenges. Traveling worldwide he attends automotive shows, test drives and conferences. He lives near Silicon Valley where he is immersed in the transformation of transportation. A Gonzaga University graduate and former commercial and Alaskan bush pilot, Charlie is continually fascinated by ongoing changes and technological developments.

Elected president of AsConAuto - Associazione Consorzi Concessionari Autoveicoli (Association of Car Dealers Consortia), the largest active entity for the distribution of original spare parts in Europe, for the three-year period of 2022-2024. He is also the president of the Consorzio DOC Ricambi Originali in Padua. Prior to joining the family business full-time in 1990, he worked at Banca Commerciale Italiana's London office in the Broker Investigation department. Upon joining Scarabel Spa, his first assignment was to develop Business Management, and he became responsible for the Porsche brand in 1993. He oversaw the economic-financial planning and organisational development of Euganea Motori, Alemagna Motori, Auto Technik, Garage Südtirol, Horizon Automotive NE, and other group activities. Today, the Scarabel Group represents brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Cupra, VW Commercial Vehicles, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and Aixam in 14 locations. As the sole director of the group, he graduated in Business Economics, with a legal focus from Cà Foscari University of Venice. His thesis on "Economic and Organisational Problems in Commercial Automobile Distribution," advised by Professor Giuseppe Volpato, a founding partner of Quintegia, "a special person who gave me so much and whom I like to remember on the day of my election as president of AsConAuto".

Manager with over twenty years of experience in complex and multinational companies, market leader in competitive scenarios. He is skilled at driving sales growth through a strategic vision of the market and customers. Additionally, his profile is complemented by extensive experience in international purchasing and managing complex negotiations. De Cicco worked at Alfa Romeo, Fiat-GM Powertrain, GM-Fiat WWPurchasing, FCA, and Kia Motors Italia before joining the Koelliker Group. He has held various roles in Production, Purchasing, and Sales, ranging from Area Manager to Fleet & Remarketing Sales Director, both in Italy and abroad. Outside of work, he practises swimming, biking, and running.

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.

Married to Laura and father of Rebecca and Lapo, he is a 43-year-old entrepreneur and manager. A graduate in political science with management training at SDA Bocconi, he has experience in automotive distribution, IT and marketing. In 2007 he assumed the role of CEO of the Truck Italia group, active in the distribution and service of passenger cars, commercial and industrial vehicles and construction equipment, implementing territorial expansion and growth of brands and business lines. Since 2019, he has held the position of vice president of FEAC, the European MB dealer association, with responsibility for LCVs. Co-founder of the communications agency JETS Group, of which he is a member of the Board of Directors.

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.

For more than 15 years in the automotive industry, he has held various growing positions in marketing, sales and network development in Italy and Europe. Before working in the automotive industry, he worked in energy and consulting. Born in 1976 in Rome, he is married and has two children. He graduated in Economics from the Sapienza University in Rome and holds a master's degree in Marketing Management.

Laura Credidio, architect graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan, has been involved in marketing and communication for more than 25 years. She has worked in Italian and international companies, applying architecture's own vision and methodology to Marketing projects first as a manager then as marketing director. Since 2011 she has been working as a consultant and trainer with private companies and cooperatives. Among her projects Essentialist, a collective of professionals to design and implement conscious marketing. Lecturer in marketing and communication area in RCS Academy Business School in Milan for the full-time Master in Fashion and Luxury Management and in Management of Culture and Artistic Heritage and in Quadir - School of High Cooperative Training. She promotes and applies volunteerism of expertise. Since 2011 she has been the licensee and organizer of TEDxReggioEmilia, an independent event licensed by TED, which thanks to the value of volunteer professionals engages communities, organizations and businesses that believe in ideas and their power to change the world. Advisor of the Reggio Emilia Order of Architects, in the scientific committee and responsible for Marketing and Communication for the Festival of Architecture "RIGENERA." She collaborates with nonprofit associations in her area on projects related to sustainability and inclusion of people with fragility. He believes there is only one way to do Marketing: to create value for the company, for people, for the community, for the territory

Graduated in Statistics for Economics and Business, currently involved in research activities in the Automotive industry as a Senior Researcher. He is involved in the implementation of Quintegia’s main annual projects, such as DealerSTAT, Dealer Network Study, and conducts analyses of sales and service networks in Italy, as well as ad hoc projects for customers. As an EV expert, he serves as Quintegia’s internal point of contact for all activities related to electric mobility.

Partner and Senior Advisor of Quintegia and Associate Director of ICDP (International Car Distribution Programme), the most important European research network in the automotive distribution industry, with which he has been collaborating since 2000. The main topics on which he focuses his study and research activities concern: trends and prospects for sales and service networks, the after-sales market, the evolution of large dealers, new business models and used car management. He has participated as a speaker in over 100 meetings at conferences and seminars dedicated to the automotive industry, mainly in Italy and Europe. He is one of the founding members of Quintegia, where he coordinates international research activities and various training and coaching activities for car manufacturers and dealers.

Paul de Vries has been an automotive entrepreneur for the past 25 years! He's a dealer of Ligier and Microcar, but also the owner of a Call Center in the Automotive industry! Additionally, Paul assists dealers and manufacturers in Europe regarding online lead follow-up using the 6-step method! In this presentation, Paul will take you through the setup of his Ligier dealership, the use of TikTok, and the proper lead follow-up to become the largest Ligier dealer in sales numbers within 18 months.

With over 15 years of research experience in the automotive sector, she has gained profound expertise in the Retail Channel, where she holds the role of Subject Matter Expert. She is responsible for developing projects on current topics for the industry, such as distribution formats, contractual options, network organisation, and retail standards. In addition, she is an advisor for Quintegia's continuous research studies, which she has followed since their inception and coordinated their development, including the Dealer Network Study project on network structure as well as paths aimed at consolidating the home-network relationship. She has collaborated on the realisation of several new research projects, both on the dealer and customer sides, aimed at both manufacturers and companies in the supply chain.

For more than 20 years in the automotive sector, a Milanese father of three daughters, he has developed major skills in the field of used cars and training. He spent more than 9 years in Psa Italia covering various managerial roles from Training manager to Head used cars, Remarketing manager for the two brands (Peugeot and Citroen) also coaching owners to increase used car turnover. He created the used car programme "bargains of the lion" for Peugeot Italy dealers in 2009 and then had experience with large foreign btob and btoc groups in Luxembourg and Barcelona. After a brief interlude as Audi brand manager, having stopped "explaining" to dealers how to develop business with second-hand cars and being a trainer, he embarked on the experience of partner-owner of a historic Hyundai reality (born in 1987) three weeks before the lockdown (2020). Since 2023 also Business strategist for the start-up Astautogroup. A sports enthusiast, for a long time he practiced competitive athletics as a sprinter, first winning the regional championship, then the Italian championship in the junior category and then participating in the European championships in Athens. Sport as a 'school' in terms of commitment, determination, overcoming one's limits, sacrifice, discipline, values, but above all defeats, have led me today to be an entrepreneur who prefers listening, teamwork and real consulting in his company. He has always surrounded himself with people who are more competent, and still interpret his role as a leader, not a 'boss'.

Gioia Manetti, born in 1972 and a mother of two, holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration and boasts more than 15 years of management experience in the digital industry. In 2017 she joined AutoScout24, the largest pan-European online automotive marketplace, as CEO for Italy. In 2018 she 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. Before entering AutoScout24 in 2017, Manetti served as COO at Gumtree, an eBay subsidiary in London, where she was responsible for marketing, product and user experience, customer support, and customer insights for all platforms. Previously she was the General Manager of eBay Classifieds, and she held managing jobs in other companies such as eBay Inc, Rodale International e Bain & Company. Manetti is a member of the Board of Directors of Allianz Italy Spa and has been named one of the "Top 100 Managers" by Forbes Italy for both 2019 and 2020. She is also a mentor and advisor to young professionals and start-ups, a member of the Mentors4U community, and a member of the Club degli Investitori, a network of angel investors.

Steve joined ICDP as Managing Director in March 2010, but has links to the program going back to its formation in 1994. He has worked extensively in the distribution area with cars, commercial vehicles and agricultural products, primarily in Europe, but also in developing markets. Prior to joining ICDP, Steve was Chief Executive of LDV Group and Chief Operating Officer of GAZ International until December 2007, when he left due to his wife's illness. During his tenure there, he led a turnaround of LDV, recruiting new dealers in the UK and launching export markets in Belgium, France, Netherlands and Spain. He also introduced new channels for remarketing of used vehicles and a branded daily rental business. From 1985-2004, he was one of the leaders of the A.T. Kearney global automotive practice, working with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors in Europe, America and Asia. He led the development of the IndeGo "next generation car company" concept which incorporated a number of fundamental changes to the distribution model on both new car supply and aftermarket customer relationships, many of which we now see coming to market.

Keynote speaker at "2035 E-Mobility Taiwan," pioneer with Fisker Automotive in 2005 of electric mobility, founder of Fae Group, a world leader in tractors, tracked vehicles and equipment, embraces change in the auto in Italy by starting over in Grugliasco with the AI automotive hub.

Danilo Cristofaro was born in Campobasso in 1985. After earning a Master's Degree in Management at the University of Studies "G. D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara and after other work experiences in Italy and abroad, he began his experience in Pasquarelli Auto in 2017 as a Back Office Service employee and later certified as "Warranty Manager" for Audi, Volkswagen, Seat, Cupra, Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi brands. In 2018, he was transferred to the acceptance department where he worked as a Volkswagen and Seat "Customer Manager." After two years in acceptance, characterized by strong customer orientation spirit and above average Italy results in terms of Customer Experience Management, he is promoted to "Service Manager" obtaining official role certification from Audi, Volkswagen, Seat/Cupra, Toyota, Nissan brands. An expert in After Sales processes, strengthened by his previous direct experience in operational roles in the service department, he is now Service Manager for the brands mentioned above.

With a degree in foreign languages and literatures, he has worked in Findomestic since 2002 in the areas of Institutional Communications, advertising, Media and PR relations, before taking charge of the Observatory, a system of research and studies carried out and published annually and monthly, aimed at analyzing and monitoring the evolution of durable goods markets and consumer behavior.

Ceo and Co-Founder of Creár, a strategic consulting and training firm specializing in the automotive industry.

Over 20 years of experience in the sales, expert in ERP/CRM software, area manager for nationally structured companies. Certified trainer with over 5 years of experience in software, sales techniques and communication. More than 5 years as a consultant and trainer in software for the automotive world. Today he’s the Training Manager in Italy for Bee2link Group and Terranova Web Systems, a company of the group.

Antonio Pipoli is the head of Software Department at ICAM, leading a team of internal professionals and a network of external collaborators. He is responsible for the ongoing developing of features in line with market needs while preserving the correct level of efficiency, interoperability, security and stability of the software architecture of the ICAM automated storage solutions. Passionate about all issues relating to logistics and warehouse management, he is personally involved in the development of ICAM WMS (Warehouse Management System). Graduated in Specialized Computer Science at the University of Bari, Italy, he boasts a solid experience in software development, administration of both physical and virtual servers and integration of Cloud services for companies operating in various industrial sectors, developing at the same time in-depth skills in Project Management and process digitalization.

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 freelance 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 six years he has dedicated himself to the internationalization of Optima Marketing Systems and its main format Special Days® Events, taking care of the marketing and CRM aspects in the English, French, Spanish and Italian markets, for which he is currently in charge.

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.

Mauro Chiarugi, CEO & Founder of DogmaSystems, is the mastermind behind MyRent, the number one software in Italy, marketed and known worldwide for its comprehensive rental activity management. With over 20 years of experience in the Automotive and IT sectors, Mauro Chiarugi is also the founder of Dogma Heart Holdings group, Dogma Systems India, and GuruJobs srl, a company specializing in HR management and personnel selection.

In LeasePlan since 2010, after having covered the role of Sales Support Manager SME & Private, in November 2017 he became Indirect Channel Sales Manager. In 2019 he obtained a Masters in Sales Management at the Business School of "Il Sole 24 Ore" and the following year he joined SIFA', a company part of the BPER Banca group, as Commercial Manager of the Indirect Channel. In Horizon Automotive, he holds the role of Marketplace channel manager, with the mission of innovating the sector by creating the first Italian network of dealers based on new mobility formulas, rental first and foremost.

Morgana Vincent, a consultant in the Rental sector, serves as the Customer Success Manager at Dogma Systems, acting as a reference point for our clients, rental companies, and dealerships. She oversees training, strategic and operational activities, and the use of cutting-edge technologies for the car rental industry.

Luca Cantoni boasts 20 years of professional experience in the field of sales and digital, in various multinational companies and different industries: from Telecommunications (Vodafone Italia), to Digital (Buongiorno Vitaminic), to Financial Services (General Electric Capital) to then land in the Automotive in FCA, where he worked for 10 years and during which time he held various B2B managerial roles until his last position as Head of the Fleet&Business Market Italy. In early 2020 he quit FCA and founded his own business, Horizon Automotive, of which he is also currently CEO. In just 3 years, thanks to its innovative Business model based on car dealers, technology and financial products alternative to car purchasing, it has become one of the most promising and important players in the automotive industry.

Over 30 years of experience in the commercial sector, from over 20 years 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 and Dealer groups. Extensive Knowledge 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.

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 brand. He transformed the way cars are sold in Spain and other countries.

Giandomenico Biondaro, with more than 15 years of experience in IT, has been the Automotive Operations Manager at Adawen since 2023, bringing innovation and strategic leadership. His career is marked by excellence in IT project management and development of tailored technology solutions, successfully meeting challenges in an evolving industry. His vision and technical and managerial expertise have turned complex business needs into opportunities, leading Adawen and his team to operational excellence and innovation in the automotive world.

Andrea Volontè is Director Of Sales at Subito and reports to Giuseppe Pasceri, CEO of Adevinta Italy. 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.

Graduated in Communication and Marketing with a Masters in Market Dynamics and Business Strategies, thanks to his passion for the digital world and technology he was able to start working immediately in the field of Web Marketing and E- commerce, building a ten-year experience both in contexts of SMEs and Multinationals. 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.

Maria Vittoria Busilacchi, Sales Manager at Dogma Systems, daily identifies the best solutions for rental companies and dealerships to support them in achieving their goals through a trusted and collaborative long-term relationship.

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.