About SDA Bocconi School of Management

Francesca Romana Rinaldi is a distinguished academic and sustainability expert serving as the Director of the Monitor for Circular Fashion and core faculty member at SDA Bocconi School of Management. Her significant contributions to sustainable fashion are evident through her authored works, including "Fashion Industry 2030" (2019), "L'Impresa Moda Responsabile" (2013, 2022), "The Responsible Fashion Company" (2014), and the forthcoming "Circular Fashion Management" (2024). At SDA Bocconi, she leads crucial courses including "Managing Sustainability in Fashion" at MAFED and "Fashion Collections and Sustainability" at Bocconi University. Her expertise extends beyond academia into executive consulting, where she advises companies and institutions on sustainability, circularity, traceability, transparency, and business model innovation. Her notable consulting projects include significant work with UNECE on enhancing transparency in the garment and footwear industry, and collaboration with the European Commission DG GROW on the Textiles Transition Pathway Co-creation Strategy. Through her multifaceted role as an educator, author, and consultant, Rinaldi continues to shape the future of sustainable fashion practices and circular economy initiatives in the global fashion industry.

Laura Baruffaldi has established herself as a distinguished SDA Lecturer in Leadership at SDA Bocconi School of Management since 2018, where she specializes in leadership development, stress management, communication, assertiveness, and age diversity within organizations. Her research and teaching methodology centers on four crucial areas: self-leadership development, intergenerational value creation through age diversity, work-life integration competencies, and fostering creative leadership for innovation and change management. Her academic contributions include authoring "Leading Millennials," a comprehensive guide to building successful intergenerational collaborations in organizations, and presenting research on work-family enrichment at the 2018 Academy of Management Annual Meeting. With a PhD in Organizational Behavior from IE Business School (Madrid) and a background in Marketing Management from Università Bocconi, she brings both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to her role as a professor in the Management and Technology Department at Università Bocconi, where she leads the undergraduate course "Leadership Skills" and previously conducted research on sustainability topics from 2010 to 2012. Her teaching portfolio encompasses both open market initiatives and custom programs, making her a versatile educator in the field of organizational leadership and management development

Gaia Rubera stands as a prominent figure in academic leadership, currently holding the prestigious position of Amplifon Chair in Customer Science and serving as Head of the Marketing Department at Bocconi University and SDA Bocconi School of Management. Her impressive academic foundation was built at Bocconi University, where she earned both her Business Administration degree and PhD in Business Administration and Management. Her career trajectory includes significant roles as Research Manager at the Center for Global Innovation at USC's Marshall School of Business from 2007 to 2008, followed by a position as Assistant Professor at Michigan State University from 2008 to 2012. As a respected scholar, Rubera's research expertise encompasses Business Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Innovation and New Product Development, Strategic Marketing, and Design Innovation and Creativity. Her influence in academia extends through her role as Director of the online program "Fundamentals of Python" and her teaching of Social Media Marketing in the MBA full-time program at SDA Bocconi. Her scholarly contributions have found homes in prestigious publications including Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing, Strategic Management Journal, and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. Her academic leadership is further demonstrated through her position as Associate Editor of the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and her membership on the editorial boards of the Journal of Product Innovation Management and Journal of International Marketing. She also contributes her expertise as a member of the Academic Committee of the Product Development Management Association, solidifying her status as a leading voice in marketing and innovation research.

Francesco Grossetti serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting Analytics and Data Science at Bocconi University, bringing a unique blend of astrophysics and computational expertise to financial analytics. With a background in Astrophysics and Space Physics from Università Degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and a PhD in Applied and Computational Statistics from Politecnico di Milano, he specializes in computational and statistical approaches to analyze corporate behavior and investor perceptions. His research employs advanced Natural Language Processing techniques, Deep Learning-based Computer Vision methods, and Blockchain applications in accounting practices. At Bocconi, he directs and teaches several cutting-edge courses including "Big Data for Business Decisions," "Introduction to Blockchain," and "Computational Applications For Accounting," consistently receiving exceptional student evaluations. His scholarly work has been published in prestigious journals, and he has secured multiple research grants, including the CIVICA Research Grant for executive compensation research and Bocconi research grants for corporate reporting studies. As an active contributor to the academic community, he serves as a reviewer for numerous journals and maintains a strong commitment to developing open-source tools for financial analysis

Massimo Magni has established himself as a distinguished figure in management education and research as an Associate Professor at the Department of Management at Università Bocconi, where he serves as the Director of the MSc in International Management. Since January 2021, he has held the position of Faculty Deputy of the Leadership, Organization & Human Resources Knowledge Group at SDA Bocconi. His academic credentials include a PhD from LUISS University and completion of the International Teachers Program from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, along with a visiting PhD position at the University of Maryland. His expertise spans leadership development, team dynamics, and digital transformation, with particular emphasis on virtual team collaboration and technology's impact on leadership styles. Magni's research has gained significant recognition, appearing in prestigious academic journals and being featured in prominent business publications such as MIT Sloan Management Review, World Economic Forum Agenda, and Harvard Business Review's Italian edition. His practical experience includes directing numerous organizational projects with major corporations like UniCredit, Bank of Italy, European Central Bank, ENI, Prysmian, and Barilla. As an Associate Coach at Columbia University, New York, he has conducted extensive workshops and educational programs across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, focusing on developing team-oriented and collaborative corporate cultures. His current research particularly examines how technology shapes leadership approaches and team collaboration, while also investigating the balance between the benefits and challenges of mobile technology in the workplace, such as productivity gains versus work-life balance concerns

Silvia Zamboni serves as Core Faculty at SDA Bocconi School of Management and holds a position as Lecturer at Bocconi University, where she specializes in Global Operations and Supply Chain Management and Innovation and Technology Management. Her academic reach extends beyond Bocconi, as she also serves as a Contract Professor at Poli.design in Business and Innovation and at Università degli Studi di Milano Statale in Innovation Management. In her role at Bocconi University, she functions as the Assistant Program Director of the BSc in International Economics and Management program. Her expertise has been valuable in conducting research and educational projects across various industries, including pharmaceutical, automotive, machinery, medical devices, home appliances, and banking sectors. Zamboni's research portfolio focuses on critical areas such as supply chain management, network collaboration for innovation, technology management, service purchases and development, and multi-project management. Her contributions to these fields are documented through her authorship of books and articles, demonstrating her commitment to advancing knowledge in operations and innovation management. Through her diverse teaching and research activities, she continues to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical industry applications, making significant contributions to both educational and professional spheres in supply chain and innovation management

Nico Abbatemarco has carved out a significant role in digital transformation education and research as a Junior Lecturer in the Knowledge Group Information Systems-IT at SDA Bocconi School of Management. His academic responsibilities include directing the course "The digital-enabled business transformation in transportation" within the MEMIT program at Bocconi University. As a core team member of the Digital Enterprise Value and Organization (DEVO) Lab, Abbatemarco leads crucial research streams in High-Performance Computing and Internet of Things, while also coordinating the HIT (High Impact Technology) Radar project in collaboration with MIT. His expertise extends to managing both European and US chapters of the Digital Strategies (DSR) and Corporate Information Security (CSR) roundtables, where he engages with CIOs and CISOs from major global corporations. His research portfolio focuses on three main areas: the analysis of high-impact technologies in business, particularly 5G, Internet of Things, Bitcoin, and blockchain; corporate Digital Transformation and its complexities; and the evolution of Cyber Risk Governance. Through his work at the DEVO Lab, he contributes significantly to understanding how emerging technologies reshape business landscapes and organizational structures. His position at the intersection of academic research and practical application makes him a valuable contributor to the field of digital transformation, helping organizations navigate the complexities of technological advancement and digital security challenges

Francesco Costa has established himself as an Associate Professor of Practice in Government, Health & Not for Profit at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he has been contributing since 2012. His academic credentials include an MSc in Healthcare Management from SDA Bocconi, a PhD in Morphological Sciences from Università degli Studi di Milano, and a degree in Medical biotechnology from the same institution. His expertise spans across multiple areas of healthcare management, particularly through his work with the Cergas Pharmaceutical Observatory and research in health economics, Health Technology Assessment, and Market Access. Costa coordinates the executive program in Patient Access & Government Affairs: Value-Based Market Access and teaches Pharmaceutical Policy in the full-time master program in healthcare management (MiMS). His research focuses on three main areas: economic evaluations of healthcare technologies, analysis of health technology markets, and Market and Patient Access. His contributions to the field include numerous publications in international peer-reviewed journals, regular authorship of the healthcare expenditure chapter in the OASI report, and articles in "Il Sole 24 Ore Sanità." His practical experience includes roles in multinational pharmaceutical corporations in Market Access and New Business Development, and he frequently serves on advisory boards for pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Costa's work bridges academic research with practical industry applications, making him a valuable contributor to healthcare management education and policy development

Patrizio Armeni has established himself as an Associate Professor of Practice in Government, Health and Not for Profit at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he has been contributing since 2009. His academic journey began at the Osservatorio Farmaci (Pharmaceutical Observatory) and expanded to include broader research areas in public management, particularly focusing on the healthcare sector. As coordinator of the Health Economics & HTA research area at CERGAS, he focuses on three primary research streams: economic evaluations of healthcare technologies, policy design and implementation support, and analysis of pharmaceutical and health technology markets. His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering courses such as Public Management, Innovation and Competition in Life Sciences, Economics of Healthcare Organizations, and Pharmaceutical Policy across various academic levels. Since 2020, he has served as director of operations for the LIFT Lab, which focuses on the convergence of digital innovation and life sciences. His expertise extends to directing executive programs for pharmaceutical and medical device company employees and coordinating educational programs for healthcare professionals. He has authored numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals and has been consistently contributing the healthcare expenditure chapter to the OASI report since 2009, establishing himself as a key voice in Italian healthcare system analysis. His work in healthcare organizations has led him to develop an educational approach emphasizing ethical leadership in practice, and he regularly participates as a speaker at international conferences and serves on advisory boards for companies in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors, bringing valuable industry insights to his academic work.

Leonardo De Rossi serves as a Lecturer in the Leadership, Organization and Digital Technologies Knowledge Area at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he has made significant contributions to blockchain education and research. His academic credentials include a PhD from Copenhagen Business School with a research thesis on Bitcoin, a degree in Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology from Università Bocconi, and executive certificates in Blockchain Strategy from Oxford's Saïd Business School and Artificial Intelligence from MIT Sloan. At Università Bocconi, he leads the master courses "Blockchain and cryptoassets" and "Bitcoin and Blockchain Fundamentals," while at SDA Bocconi, he coordinates the blockchain research stream at the Digital Enterprise Value and Organization (DEVO) Lab. As the operating director of "Fintech for Executive" and director of the "Blockchain for Business Programme," he has developed extensive expertise in digital transformation and emerging technologies. His research focuses primarily on Bitcoin, blockchain technologies, and their business implications, leading to numerous publications in international academic journals and books. His work earned recognition at the 2018 HICSS conference in the 'Move the Field Forward' category, and he received the Teaching Award for "The Blockchain Journey" in 2019. Since 2020, he has been contributing to the LIFT – Life Science and Biotech Lab, analyzing emerging digital technologies' impact on Human Health, and joined the CERGAS Digital Transformation Hub in 2024

Giuseppe Stabilini serves as an Associate Professor of Practice of Procurement & Supply Management at SDA Bocconi School of Management, where he has held the position of Operations and Technology Management Faculty Deputy since January 2017. His academic foundation includes a degree in Business Administration from Università Bocconi and an International Teachers Programme from HEC Paris in 2012. As the Scientific Director of the Procurement Lab since 2021, he leads research initiatives involving major companies like ABB, Eni, Snam, and Pirelli, focusing on developing skills and operational models in purchase and supply relationship management. His teaching responsibilities span across multiple programs, including directing the Executive Program in Procurement & Supply Management and heading the Supply Chain Management module in the Full Time MBA. At Università Bocconi, he teaches Global Operations & Supply Chain Management and other related courses in the Master of Science programs. His research primarily focuses on procurement and supply chain management, with particular emphasis on chief procurement officer responsibilities and supply chain collaboration. His expertise has been recognized through multiple awards, including the Teaching Excellence Award from SDA Bocconi and Teaching Awards from Università Bocconi. Stabilini has conducted extensive research and consulting projects with leading companies in the automotive, household appliance, pharmaceutical, and telecommunication industries, publishing his findings in respected journals such as Strategie&Procurement, Finanza Marketing Produzione, and Economia & Management

Maria Alice Trindade serves as a Lecturer of Operation and Supply Chain Management at SDA Bocconi School of Management while also working as a Post Doc Researcher under the PNNR – GRINS Project. Her academic credentials include an MSc and PhD in Management from the Faculty of Economics at Oporto University. Her research expertise centers on the retail sector, specifically focusing on inventory management, procurement, and distribution systems. Her current research agenda encompasses three main areas: investigating resilience and sustainable practices in omnichannel retail operations, exploring best practices for AI implementation in omnichannel retail environments, and advancing Operations Management Teaching methodologies. Her scholarly work has gained recognition through publications in respected journals including the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, International Journal of Management Science and Engineering Management, and Operations Research and Decisions. Beyond her research and teaching responsibilities, she contributes to academic governance as a member of the Monitoring Committee of the PhD in Management at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. Her role as one of the founders of Fink further demonstrates her commitment to advancing the field of operations and supply chain management. Through her work, Trindade continues to bridge theoretical research with practical applications in retail operations and supply chain management