The management
It is people who make the difference by going beyond patterns and habits. We combine traditional banking skills with a strong focus on digital technologies, innovation and creativity.
Our management
Born in Naples in 1956, graduated with honors in economics and business and began his professional career at Credito Italiano in 1981.
General manager of Bank Pekao from 2000 to 2003. In 2003 appointed Head of Central European business at Unicredit.
In 2007 appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UniCredit group. Also held the position of Managing Director of Capitalia until it merged with the UniCredit group, when he was appointed Managing Director of UniCredit Banca di Roma, a position held until 2009.
From June 2017 to September 2018, led Banca Carige in the role of CEO, and in December 2018, appointed CEO of Banca Progetto, with the aim of accelerating the digital transformation of the bank's business, which specializes in services for Italian small and medium-sized businesses and private clients.
General manager of Bank Pekao from 2000 to 2003. In 2003 appointed Head of Central European business at Unicredit.
In 2007 appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UniCredit group. Also held the position of Managing Director of Capitalia until it merged with the UniCredit group, when he was appointed Managing Director of UniCredit Banca di Roma, a position held until 2009.
From June 2017 to September 2018, led Banca Carige in the role of CEO, and in December 2018, appointed CEO of Banca Progetto, with the aim of accelerating the digital transformation of the bank's business, which specializes in services for Italian small and medium-sized businesses and private clients.
Born in Rome in 1974. Holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Messina.
In 2000 joined KPMG S.p.A. at the Milan office in the financial services sector. In the course of his experience, gained relevant expertise in auditing financial statements of banking groups and financial companies, as well as in financial due diligence related to major business combinations in the banking and financial sector. Also gained significant experience in the analysis and application of international accounting standards, participating in adoption and conversion projects for banking groups and financial companies.
In 2007, joined Banca Leonardo, first as Head of consolidated financial statements and loans and then as Chief Financial Officer, to which he added the position of Manager in charge of financial and corporate reporting starting in 2016. During decades of experience, supported the banking group in its growth and development phase of the first few years consequent to the entry of leading European investors into the shareholding structure, as well as in the structuring of extraordinary finance operations, which characterized the second part of his experience, consequent to the refocusing of the group on the core business of wealth management.
In 2000 joined KPMG S.p.A. at the Milan office in the financial services sector. In the course of his experience, gained relevant expertise in auditing financial statements of banking groups and financial companies, as well as in financial due diligence related to major business combinations in the banking and financial sector. Also gained significant experience in the analysis and application of international accounting standards, participating in adoption and conversion projects for banking groups and financial companies.
In 2007, joined Banca Leonardo, first as Head of consolidated financial statements and loans and then as Chief Financial Officer, to which he added the position of Manager in charge of financial and corporate reporting starting in 2016. During decades of experience, supported the banking group in its growth and development phase of the first few years consequent to the entry of leading European investors into the shareholding structure, as well as in the structuring of extraordinary finance operations, which characterized the second part of his experience, consequent to the refocusing of the group on the core business of wealth management.
Born in Rome in 1977, graduated in Law from the University of Roma Tre and in Business Administration from La Sapienza University in Rome. Since February 2019, responsible for the Internal Audit Department of Banca Progetto SpA.
Started a professional career in 1996 at Telecom Italia Mobile S.p.A., working in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Function. In 2004, joined the Capitalia Group to support the CEO in coordinating the activities of the holding company and its subsidiaries. In 2007, joined the Unicredit Group, devoting herself to launching the Group's new Compliance function. In 2011 moved to Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale coordinating the Bank's compliance activities.
Since December 2016, in charge of the Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering facility of Banca Progetto S.p.A. serving as the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering and Data Protection Officer.
Started a professional career in 1996 at Telecom Italia Mobile S.p.A., working in the Legal and Corporate Affairs Function. In 2004, joined the Capitalia Group to support the CEO in coordinating the activities of the holding company and its subsidiaries. In 2007, joined the Unicredit Group, devoting herself to launching the Group's new Compliance function. In 2011 moved to Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale coordinating the Bank's compliance activities.
Since December 2016, in charge of the Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering facility of Banca Progetto S.p.A. serving as the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering and Data Protection Officer.
From October 2020 heading the Digital Operation & Bank Innovation Department as Chief Operating Officer.
After college, began her technology journey in finance at TradingLab Bank, following the technology underlying trading and market making as trading desk IT manager.
Moved to London for two years overseeing the establishment of the new branch of UniCredit Group investment bank UBM.
Again for the UniCredit Group, responsible for integrating the Core banking systems of the newly acquired HVB in Germany for the underwriting component, spending more than a year in Munich; same for Bank of Austria following Gap Analysis to integrate the two information systems.
Moved to Budapest for two years, accepting a position for UniCredit Bank Hungary as a senior business analyst following projects throughout the EEC:
– Revolving Card in Bulgaria
– AML in Slovenia
– SME Lending in Ungheria
Back in Italy, spent a year on the staff of UniCredit's CRO following integration and digitization projects for the holding company.
Joined the IT Audit team as an ICT Senior Auditor and became ISO27001 certified Lead Auditor performing audit work for the holding company throughout Europe.
Later became co-head of the UX-Design component of the buddybank team until joining the Banca Progetto Team serving as CIO from September 2019.
After college, began her technology journey in finance at TradingLab Bank, following the technology underlying trading and market making as trading desk IT manager.
Moved to London for two years overseeing the establishment of the new branch of UniCredit Group investment bank UBM.
Again for the UniCredit Group, responsible for integrating the Core banking systems of the newly acquired HVB in Germany for the underwriting component, spending more than a year in Munich; same for Bank of Austria following Gap Analysis to integrate the two information systems.
Moved to Budapest for two years, accepting a position for UniCredit Bank Hungary as a senior business analyst following projects throughout the EEC:
– Revolving Card in Bulgaria
– AML in Slovenia
– SME Lending in Ungheria
Back in Italy, spent a year on the staff of UniCredit's CRO following integration and digitization projects for the holding company.
Joined the IT Audit team as an ICT Senior Auditor and became ISO27001 certified Lead Auditor performing audit work for the holding company throughout Europe.
Later became co-head of the UX-Design component of the buddybank team until joining the Banca Progetto Team serving as CIO from September 2019.
Born in Turin in 1970, graduated from the University of Turin with a degree in economics and business administration. After serving as Director of Human Resources, Organization and General Services, became Head of Human Resources Management, Governance and External Relations of Banca Progetto since October 2020.
Began a professional career in 1997 in the Siemens Group within the Human Resources Department of the parent company - Siemens SpA - dealing with staff development and compensation. Then held the position of HR Director in a number of Group Companies, before joining - in 2005 - the German Headquarters in Munich dealing with HR Strategies and Processes. Upon returning to Italy in 2007, led the Corporate Institutional and Industrial Relations Function with responsibility for the entire Group in Italy.
In 2010 joined Barclays Bank PLC - Italy to assume the role of Human Resources Director. From 2012 to 2015, Director of Human Resources, Organization and General Services at Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale, and then took on the role of HR & Competence Centers Director at Avantgarde Group.
Began a professional career in 1997 in the Siemens Group within the Human Resources Department of the parent company - Siemens SpA - dealing with staff development and compensation. Then held the position of HR Director in a number of Group Companies, before joining - in 2005 - the German Headquarters in Munich dealing with HR Strategies and Processes. Upon returning to Italy in 2007, led the Corporate Institutional and Industrial Relations Function with responsibility for the entire Group in Italy.
In 2010 joined Barclays Bank PLC - Italy to assume the role of Human Resources Director. From 2012 to 2015, Director of Human Resources, Organization and General Services at Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale, and then took on the role of HR & Competence Centers Director at Avantgarde Group.
Born in Grumento Nova (Potenza) in 1967. Graduated in Law from "La Sapienza" University of Rome and is licensed to practice law. Since December 2016, Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Director of Banca Progetto S.p.A.
Began a professional career in 1991 within a leading law firm in the Rome Bar, particularly active in banking and finance. From 1993 began work experience within several banking institutions, holding positions of increasing responsibility.
From 1998 to 2000, Head of the Legal Counsel Office of Mediocredito di Roma S.p.A., then assumed responsibility for the Contracts Office of MedioCredito Centrale S.p.A. followed by the positions of Head of the Legal Department and, finally, Head of the Legal and Compliance Unit.
In 2011 became Director of Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs of Banca del Mezzogiorno - MedioCredito Centrale.
Began a professional career in 1991 within a leading law firm in the Rome Bar, particularly active in banking and finance. From 1993 began work experience within several banking institutions, holding positions of increasing responsibility.
From 1998 to 2000, Head of the Legal Counsel Office of Mediocredito di Roma S.p.A., then assumed responsibility for the Contracts Office of MedioCredito Centrale S.p.A. followed by the positions of Head of the Legal Department and, finally, Head of the Legal and Compliance Unit.
In 2011 became Director of Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs of Banca del Mezzogiorno - MedioCredito Centrale.
Born in Milan in 1963, holds a degree in Economic and Social Disciplines from Luigi Bocconi University in Milan. Since August 2018 Head of the Enterprise Division of Banca Progetto SpA.
In a previous position, from 2015 to July 2018, led the commercial facility of Banca Farmafactoring, parent company of BFF Banking Group, coordinating its cross-border activities.
Served as Commercial Director of BPER Factor, with responsibilities in Sales, Marketing, International, and Communication (from 2013 to 2015) and as General Manager of Coface Factoring Italia, from 2009 to 2013.
From 2005 to 2009, Sales Director of GE Capital Finance Spa, in the Marketing & Sales area, responsible for activating new sales channels, developing cross-border business, and integrating factoring operations into the company's business.
Commercial Director of CBI Factor (now UBI Factor) from 2002 to 2005, after considerable experience at Deutsche Bank Factoring (from 1997 to 2002) first as Assistant to the Commercial Director and Head of the Multinational and Large account corporate segment and then as Commercial Director. From 1991 to 1997, worked at Credito Italiano in various roles, eventually becoming area Corporate Manager.
In a previous position, from 2015 to July 2018, led the commercial facility of Banca Farmafactoring, parent company of BFF Banking Group, coordinating its cross-border activities.
Served as Commercial Director of BPER Factor, with responsibilities in Sales, Marketing, International, and Communication (from 2013 to 2015) and as General Manager of Coface Factoring Italia, from 2009 to 2013.
From 2005 to 2009, Sales Director of GE Capital Finance Spa, in the Marketing & Sales area, responsible for activating new sales channels, developing cross-border business, and integrating factoring operations into the company's business.
Commercial Director of CBI Factor (now UBI Factor) from 2002 to 2005, after considerable experience at Deutsche Bank Factoring (from 1997 to 2002) first as Assistant to the Commercial Director and Head of the Multinational and Large account corporate segment and then as Commercial Director. From 1991 to 1997, worked at Credito Italiano in various roles, eventually becoming area Corporate Manager.
Born in Rome in 1967, graduated with honors in economics from La Sapienza University in Rome.
In 1996 joined CONSOB, in Milan, in charge of supervising banks and financial brokers. After work experience in the Audit and Compliance function of Unicredit Banca Mobiliare, moved to the Poste Italiane Group in 2001, first in the asset management company, BancoPosta Fondi SGR, and later in the Internal Audit function of the Parent Company, assuming in 2005 the leadership of the audit facility with responsibility for the Post Office network.
In 2007, moved to BancoPosta, taking on responsibility for the internal audit function, setting up the internal controls model required by Banca d’Italia regulations issued specifically for brokers.
In 2012, after Poste Italiane's acquisition of Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale, took the role of Internal Audit Director, supporting the transition and implantation of internal controls for the new business model.
In 2015 joined doBank (Fortress Investment Group), a leader in NPL management, as Chief Internal Audit Officer.
Held several positions as member of Supervisory Bodies under Organizational Model 231/01.
Since December 2016, in charge of the Internal Audit Department of Banca Progetto.
Since February 2019, responsible for the Risk Management Department of Banca Progetto.
In 1996 joined CONSOB, in Milan, in charge of supervising banks and financial brokers. After work experience in the Audit and Compliance function of Unicredit Banca Mobiliare, moved to the Poste Italiane Group in 2001, first in the asset management company, BancoPosta Fondi SGR, and later in the Internal Audit function of the Parent Company, assuming in 2005 the leadership of the audit facility with responsibility for the Post Office network.
In 2007, moved to BancoPosta, taking on responsibility for the internal audit function, setting up the internal controls model required by Banca d’Italia regulations issued specifically for brokers.
In 2012, after Poste Italiane's acquisition of Banca del Mezzogiorno - Mediocredito Centrale, took the role of Internal Audit Director, supporting the transition and implantation of internal controls for the new business model.
In 2015 joined doBank (Fortress Investment Group), a leader in NPL management, as Chief Internal Audit Officer.
Held several positions as member of Supervisory Bodies under Organizational Model 231/01.
Since December 2016, in charge of the Internal Audit Department of Banca Progetto.
Since February 2019, responsible for the Risk Management Department of Banca Progetto.
