The Board of Directors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 08 September 2022
Roberto Ferraresi
President of the Board
Roberto Ferraresi
President of the Board
Graduated with honors in business administration from Bocconi University in Milan.
He began his career in 1998 at UBS Investment Bank in London. He then joined PAI Partners in 2004 where, as a partner, he actively participated in investment transactions worth more than €700 million. During his career, Ferraresi became a board member of private and listed companies. Since January 2018, he has been founder and CEO of The Equity Club, a private equity initiative in the form of club deals, promoted together with Mediobanca and composed of more than 90 investors, among them some of the most prominent families in Italy.
Francesco Ortix
Chief Executive Officer
Francesco Ortix
Chief Executive Officer
He graduated in aerospace engineering in 2001 from Milan Polytechnic, joined the ART Group in 2008 and became CEO in 2013.
After graduation, he began his working career abroad developing his international experience in the field of satellite control – at the company Scysis ltd in Bristol (UK). From 2002 to 2008 he took on the role of Project Manager at the company OHB Italia SpA in the “Small Satellite” business unit. During these years he participated in international projects coordinating activities of industrial consortia of several companies in the space sector. At the end of 2008 he moved to the ART group where he has held a number of positions until he reached the top job. Passionate about technology, he has become a Startup Mentor in recent years.
Eugenio Razelli
Board Member
Eugenio Razelli
Board Member
Eugenio Razelli graduated in Electrical Engineering from the University of Genoa.
He has held positions of increasing responsibility in Comind (General Manager of Stars and Politecna) and in Magneti Marelli. He held many positions in the Fiat Group Components Sector until becoming President of Engine Control Systems in 1991. He moved to Pirelli Cables in 1993 as Vice President Manufacturing and later became President & CEO of Pirelli Cable North America. He was then Senior Executive Vice President first of the Telecom division and then of the Energy division. From 2001 to 2003 he was President & CEO of Fiamm, a leading company in the battery market. From May 2003 to March 2005, he was Senior Vice President of Business Development at Fiat S.p.A. in charge of Mergers & Acquisitions, Innovation and ICT strategies. From April 2005 to June 2015, he was CEO and General Manager of Magneti Marelli. Today he is Industrial Partner of F.S.I. (Fondo Strategico Italiano) and Capvis, Chairman of the Board of Directors of SAFILO GROUP S.p.A. since April 26, 2017, and is also Vice Chairman of Texa S.p.A. From 2005 to 2011, he was President of ANFIA and from 2006 to 2011 a member of the Board of Confindustria.
Alex Fattorini
Board Member
Alex Fattorini
Board Member
He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bocconi Commercial University, while simultaneously taking courses in finance at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences and business administration and marketing at the University of California at Berkeley. He completed the CEGA Master’s degree and the MBA in Business Administration with honors, at the Bocconi University, gaining experience in business, finance and real estate. He began his career in Server Consulting and PwC, later moving to relevant roles in the RE Group holding company and DGPA SGR, where he led the real estate division. He was CEO of the Basso Group and has held positions in real estate funds and companies in the chemical, extraordinary operations, ESG and luxury automotive sectors. He is currently a partner and chairman of Unicol, Really, and VisioNext, as well as a director of several companies and a partner in DGPA & Co.
Domenico Bordone
Board Member
Domenico Bordone
Board Member
He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin in the mid-1980s and served as CEO of Magneti Marelli. Since 2009 he has been on the board of ART Spa.
Born in 1946, he began working in the Fiat Group in the Foundry Division in the 1960s. After graduation, he joined the Human Resources area of Fiat SpA and in the 1980s he became director of the Teksid Foundry Division. At the end of the 1980s he joined Magneti Marelli where he later served as CEO for 10 years. From 2004 to 2006 he served as CEO of Fiat Powertrain Technologies and Purchasing Coordination of the Fiat Group. Since 2009 he has been involved in the growth and development of ART.
Gianmarco Gandolfi
Board Member
Gianmarco Gandolfi
Board Member
Gianmarco Gandolfi graduated in Economics from Bocconi University in Milan and attended an Executive Program at Columbia University in New York.
Since September 2023 he has served as a Director and Partner of Alto Partners, in charge of origination, negotiation of investment transactions, as well as portfolio management, development and monitoring. Previously, he was Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Equity Club (2018-2023), a club deal promoted by Mediobanca. His career includes significant experience in banking and industry: he was Managing Director in Banca Leonardo’s Investment Banking division and Vice-President in Lazard & Co, working with major clients such as Exor, Generali, Pirelli, Prada, Telecom, ENEL, ENI, Edison, and Banca Intesa. Subsequently, he worked for the Percassi Group, initially as CFO from 2009 to 2012 and then as President and Managing Director of the U.S. operations from 2013 to 2017.
Enrico Loccioni
Board Member
Enrico Loccioni
Board Member
Enrico Loccioni was born in 1949 in the province of Ancona. In 1968, he founded an electrical installation company with his wife Graziella Rebichini, turning it into a world-leading company in measurement and automation for quality control and sustainability.
A pioneering innovator, he developed the first automatic systems for testing products and processes, focusing on managerialism, innovation and internationalization, while maintaining strong ties with the territory. Loccioni has promoted projects such as the Leaf Community, Italy’s first eco-sustainable micro-grid, and “2km of the Future, ” which redevelops the Esino River by transforming it into a source of energy and beauty. With the San Clemente Valley, he launched a rural innovation initiative based on regenerative agriculture and public-private collaboration. Passionate about engines, Loccioni has developed advanced testing systems for the automotive industry over the years, culminating in the Kite Lab, a center of excellence for innovative testing. His awards include the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro (an Italian knighthood), the National Award for Innovation and an honorary degree in Innovation Technology from the University of Camerino.
Alessandro Agosti
Board Member
Alessandro Agosti
Board Member
Board of Statutory Auditors
The Board of Statutory Auditors, appointed by the Shareholders' Meeting of 08 September 2022
Alberto De Candia
Chairman Board of Statutory Auditors
Alberto De Candia
Chairman Board of Statutory Auditors
Chartered Accountant, since 2005 he has been a member of the Order of Milan and of the National Register of Auditors.
Degree with honors in Economics and Commerce from Cagliari University, in 2000 he was awarded a full scholarship for participation in the 6th Tax Master at the Business School of “il Sole24Ore”.
He is the author of several publications in national and international taxation journals and a speaker on accounting and tax subjects in courses, masters and seminars.
He specializes mainly in international and domestic taxation, corporate transactions and M&A. He has gained significant experience in the real estate and renewable energy sectors.
Alberto is founder and managing partner of the firm.
Alberto Maistrello
Standing Auditor
Alberto Maistrello
Standing Auditor
A lawyer, he has been a member of the Vicenza Bar since 2004. He holds a law degree with top marks from the University of Padua, and in 2004 he obtained the 9th Master’s Degree in Tax Law at the Business School of “il Sole24Ore”.
He is co-author of books on national and international taxation, numerous articles and contributions in industry magazines and newspapers (Il Sole24Ore). He is a speaker at seminars and conferences on taxation subjects.
He specializes mainly in international and domestic taxation and is an expert in tax litigation and personal and family asset protection planning.
He has gained considerable experience in the real estate sector, assisting leading managers of Real Estate Funds and Leasing companies.
Andrea Motta
Standing Auditor
Andrea Motta
Standing Auditor
Graduated in Business Administration magna cum laude at Carlo Cattaneo University (LUIC) of Castellanza in 2009, he has been Member of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Milan since 2014.
In 2009 he began working with CBA Studio Legale e Tributario, specializing in tax and corporate assistance to national and international clients operating in the industrial, financial (SGRs, SIMs and Banks) and real estate sectors, with a particular focus on renewable energy.
He became a statutory auditor of ART as of September 2022.
Independent Auditors
On 24 May 2024, Deloitte & Touche was appointed to perform the statutory audit of the accounts.