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 Petruzzella

Digital 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. Haas

CEO & 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 Pamphilis

Founder & 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 Courmadias

Customer 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 Calogero

Technology 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 Sonpar

Enterprise 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 Barezzani

Founder, I2G Consulting — Strategic Sourcing & Outsourcing Expert

Managed Stefano directly, UniCredit international transformation. July 2026.