40+ Years in International Finance and Banking
From Corporate Finance and Management to Private Banking, Wealth Management and Fintech
Over more than four decades, I have had the opportunity to work across different areas of finance, banking, telecommunications, technology and international business.
My professional journey began in the technology sector and progressively developed through financial management, controlling, corporate finance, executive management and international financial services.
What has remained constant throughout this journey is the importance of understanding how businesses operate, how financial structures evolve and how disciplined financial management can contribute to sustainable growth.
From technology to finance
I began my professional career at IBM, working as an analyst. This experience provided an important foundation in analytical thinking, business processes and structured decision-making.
I subsequently moved into increasingly senior financial positions within the telecommunications sector.
At Vodafone, I worked as a Controller, focusing on financial analysis and management control.
I then served as Finance Director at Fastweb, followed by a further Finance Director position at Colt Telecom in the United Kingdom.
These experiences exposed me to rapidly changing international businesses where financial discipline, operational efficiency and strategic decision-making were essential.
From corporate finance to entrepreneurship
Over time, my professional focus expanded beyond traditional corporate financial management toward entrepreneurship, corporate finance, M&A and international business development.
Since 2007, I have been involved with State Capital Bancorp as CEO and owner, with activities involving corporate finance, M&A, business development and international markets.
Working across different jurisdictions has also provided extensive exposure to the opportunities and challenges associated with international business, particularly in Europe, the United States and Latin America.
The evolution of international finance