Operating evidence behind the advisory
Verified recommendations from leaders who worked directly with Stefano.
Public LinkedIn recommendations from executives, Board members and technology leaders across commercial, banking and transformation mandates.
Transformation Architecture
“Transformation is not about changing structures alone — it is about changing mindsets, behaviours and the way an organisation creates value.”
Vito PetruzzellaDigital Banking Solutions
UniCredit Germany — redesign of the Strategic Sourcing organisation and governance model. July 2026.Strategy Connected to Execution
“What has always distinguished Stefano is his ability to connect strategy, people and execution. He naturally aligns executive stakeholders, business leaders and technology teams around a common objective, creating an environment of trust.”
Christian U. HaasCEO & Board Executive — Technology Transformation & Value Creation, PE-Backed and Corporate Mandates
Stefano was Christian's client. Cross-border vendor consolidation and Data Retention programme, UniCredit/SunGard Germany. July 2026.Executive Judgement at Scale
“Stefano combines strategic vision with exceptional execution capabilities. He has the rare ability to navigate complex organizations, align diverse stakeholders and transform challenging situations into sustainable business outcomes.”
Joanna PamphilisFounder & CEO, JP Global Consulting — Former CIO, CD&IO, COO
Worked with Stefano on the same team, UniCredit. July 2026.Trust & Disciplined Execution
“He listens carefully, creates trust across stakeholders and turns broad objectives into practical priorities and disciplined execution.”
Iluna CourmadiasCustomer Engagement & Marketing Leader
Stefano was Iluna's client. August 2026.Commercial Discipline, Board-Level Endorsement
“Stefano combines strong commercial judgement with integrity, openness and the ability to align different stakeholders around a common objective.”
Dario CalogeroTechnology Investor & Board Director — Kaleyra Founder (NYSE→Tata), Knight of the Italian Republic
Worked with Stefano while at TIM — mobile communication solutions for major banking institutions. July 2026.Economics & Durable Value
“He never treated strategic sourcing as transactional: he aligned business, technology, risk and commercial stakeholders around durable value. Stefano brings clarity to complex decisions, earns trust quickly — his word is his bond.”
Anoop SonparEnterprise Banking Technology Sales
Technology partner to UniCredit across capital markets and banking. August 2026.Reframing the Function, Cross-Border
“He never approached Strategic Sourcing as a conventional procurement function. This broader perspective allowed him to challenge established models and contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the function across different countries.”
Simone BarezzaniFounder, I2G Consulting — Strategic Sourcing & Outsourcing Expert
Managed Stefano directly, UniCredit international transformation. July 2026.