Aosta, Valle d'Aosta, Italy
Graduated in Business Economics (Université de la Vallée d’Aoste) and in Economics and Corporate Law (University of Pavia and University of Pisa), he built his career in risk management and financial services—covering AML, compliance, and advisory roles, including work with supervised intermediaries in the PUMA 2 working group at the Bank of Italy. He later joined Deloitte in Milan, supporting major projects for leading banking groups and asset managers. Since November 2025, he serves as President of the Regional Council of Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste, after serving as Regional Councillor and previously as Regional Assessor (Finance, Productive Activities, Crafts, Labor Policies, and the Casino). Member of the Milton Friedman Institute.
Chef de groupe du "Rassemblement Valdôtain" II Commission permanente - Affaires générales Membre du 10 décembre 2018
Vice-chef de groupe Lega Vallée d'Aoste II Commission permanente - Affaires générales Membre du 10 décembre 2018 Sous-commission pour la révision de la loi régionale n. 6/2014 Membre du 9 décembre 2019 au 19 octobre 2020 Responsable "Dipartimento Montagna", “Dipartimento Energia” et "Dipartimento Attività Produttive" de la Lega Vallée d'Aoste
Main experiences: Internal Audit: Supported Internal Audit Functions in control activities (e.g. AUP engagements in line with ISRS 4400). Drafted and implemented internal control models; conducted Quality Assurance Reviews of IA Functions in accordance with IIA IPPF Standards. Risk Management: Identified and assessed risks across credit, operational, liquidity and compliance areas. Designed and updated risk management processes (CRR/CRD, NPLs, scoring models, credit assessment). Contributed to ICAAP/ILAAP reporting and framework improvements. Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Regulation: Participated in ECB/EBA-driven supervisory processes, including Asset Quality Reviews and Business Model Analyses in line with the SREP approach. Compliance: Assisted Compliance Functions in performing control activities and implementing policies/procedures aligned with Italian, Luxembourgish and Monegasque regulations. Conducted gap analyses for banks, SIM, SGR and financial intermediaries (art. 106 TUB). AML/CFT: Designed and implemented AML/CFT risk models, policies and procedures. Performed gap analyses on new regulations, supported due diligence on suspicious transactions (M&A, trusts, offshore business), and identified beneficial owners. Advisory & PMO: Led and supported complex projects for financial institutions as PMO. Delivered regulatory strategy projects, due diligence assessments, and feasibility studies for innovative business models (e.g. fintech, cryptocurrency).
As Head of the Risk Management, AML, Compliance & Legal Office, I managed business risks across credit, compliance, operational and liquidity areas. I coordinated second-level controls in line with Bank of Italy regulations and was responsible for drafting the ICAAP annual report and the Risk Appetite Framework. I maintained the Compliance Risk Matrix and oversaw related risk control processes. I acted as the primary contact for Supervisory Authorities on AML matters, supervising suspicious transaction reporting. Additionally, I led the litigation team, managing credit valuation, debt collection processes, and the definition of specific impairments and collective write-downs.
In this role, I managed ordinary accounting and prepared financial statements in compliance with IAS/IFRS standards. I was also responsible for regulatory reporting and for submitting data to the Centrale dei Rischi in line with Bank of Italy requirements. In addition, I contributed to the preparation of the application for authorization to the “Special List” of Financial Intermediaries under Article 107 of the Italian Banking Act.