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Ciro Gualano

Financial Manager at Be | Specializing in Luxury Brand Management at SDA Bocconi
About

With almost a decade in consulting, I have managed complex projects for top financial institutions and a global investment fund, leading strategic coordination, stakeholder communication, and multi-million-euro initiatives with precision My experience extends to high-value retail banking projects for premium clients, bridging finance and luxury. Through an Executive Master, I engaged with leading firms across Dubai, San Francisco, London, Paris, and Switzerland, working on strategic projects and deepening my expertise in high-end markets. My mission is to merge financial acumen with strategic creativity, driving innovation and excellence in the Luxury Industry

Previous Brands
Be | Shaping the Future Italy
Accenture
Johnson & Johnson
Colgate-Palmolive
Work Experience
Financial Manager
Sep ‘19 - Now
Be | Shaping the Future Italy

- Managed International Project coordination between one of Italy`s Top Banks, a Global Investment Fund, ensuring smooth communication between Stakeholders for a multi-million euro Program - Sperheaded monthly SteeCO meetings for a Major Banking Institution, managing a junior resource and interfacing directly with the CIO and various department heads - Managed Retail projects for an Italian bank, overseeing resources, vendors, and multimillion-euro project budgets (Capex/Opex), reporting to the internal PM lead - Managed a bank`s Robotics project, leading junior resources and overseeing weekly meetings with the partner company`s CEO for RPA service and budget - Contributed to banking projects involving premium and high-net-worth clients, aligning financial strategy with evolving luxury market trends.

Senior Consultant
Jun ‘15 - Sep ‘19
Accenture

- Coordinated internal initiatives at Accenture, focusing on strategic analysis for the needs of Top Bank client and market trends in AI, ML, and Robotics - Collaborated to the development of Profitability models for digital channels at one of Italy`s top two banks, in line with the bank`s three-year Industrial Plan. Focused on enhancing P&L analysis and NPL monitoring - Improved documentation for decision-making at one of Italy`s largest banks. Managed 2 to 3 junior resources for efficient analysis and data presentation

Market & Business Analyst
Jan ‘15 - Jun ‘15
Johnson & Johnson

- Supervised assortment control for each Cluster, optimizing supply to meet Surgeons` needs - Collaborated with visual, merchandising, and store planning teams to meet channel needs - Analyzed products and competitors, providing actionable insights for market strategy

Market Analyst & Business Development
Jun ‘14 - Dec ‘14
Colgate-Palmolive

- Evaluated distribution channels to optimize product visibility and market penetration - Monitored key metrics (e.g., sales, market share) for strategic decision-making - Managed Colgate Palmolive`s sales targets, driving a 1.5% increase in Italian sales growth YoY

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Work Proficiency
Italian - Native
Spanish - Work Proficiency
Education & Training
EHL
‘24 - Unknown
Global Management Seminar
SDA Bocconi
‘23 - ‘24
Executive MBA
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Unknown - ‘24
Global Management Seminar
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
‘22 - ‘22
Online Specialization
Luiss Guido Carli University
‘11 - ‘14
Master's degree
Luiss Guido Carli University
‘08 - ‘11
Bachelor's degree
Istituto Tecnico Commerciale
‘03 - ‘08
Diploma
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy