Francesco Fraisopi joins from Arthur D. Little where he developed a deep experience and understanding of the telecoms business as a member of the Telecommunication, Information, Media and Electronics (TIME) practice. He sold and managed strategic and organizational consulting projects in fixed, mobile and satellite telecoms, as well as media and new economy, for large clients both in Italy and abroad (EU and the US). His previous professional experience includes advisory work with Arthur Andersen Business Consulting where he developed a cross industry prospective being involved in a wide range of assignments within both the financial and manufacturing industries. Francesco holds a wide experience of management of project teams and client relationships in complex assignments (including support and monitoring of start-ups). He is Italian and has lived extensively in the US and is fluent in Italian, English, French and Spanish.

Massimiliano De Carolis joins from The Boston Consulting Group where he worked on strategic cases in consumer goods and e-commerce. Massimiliano brings detailed knowledge and contacts of key European players in e-commerce and Internet start/ups as well as an extensive experience in the food and grocery retailing industry. His previous professional experiences includes consulting work for The Coba Group in London, where he supported several projects of strategic due diligence for top European private equity firms, and for Arthur D. Little in Italy. Massimiliano is Italian, has lived in Italy, UK, US, Denmark, Canada and Spain and speaks Italian, English, Spanish and German