The people

Our Board

The nine people who lead the association: the presidency, the Head of each of the four divisions and the Head of each of the two functional areas. The full chart, Team Directors and members included, is on the structure page.

Academic year 2026 / 27

Presidency

SC

Simone Coppola

President

International Management student at Bocconi University, following a BSc in Economics and Management and a semester of exchange at BI Norwegian Business School. I gained experience as a Founder Associate at Procedo, an AI startup for the manufacturing sector, working on sales, support to fundraising activities and the drafting of commercial and strategic documents, developing first-hand knowledge of the application of artificial intelligence to manufacturing and of the engagement with companies in the industry; I am also among the co-founders and current President of BSMC.

Sectors of interest
  • Fashion & Luxury
  • Industrials
  • Technology & AI
  • Automotive
AB

Alessio Bock

Vice President

MSc student in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (INTENT) at Bocconi University, after a BSc in Business Administration (CLEAM). Alongside my studies I am a co-founder and current Vice President of BSMC, where I contribute to and coordinate our initiatives. I have worked on several projects, including an award-winning marketing project developed with Barilla and Gocciole and strategic analyses of leading companies and industries, gaining hands-on experience in market analysis, strategic thinking and teamwork.

Sectors of interest
  • Fashion & Luxury
  • Automotive & Motorsport
  • Food & Beverage
LT

MSc student in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (INTENT) at Bocconi University, after a BSc in Economics and Management and an exchange semester at Aalto University in Finland. I am among the co-founders and current Secretary of BSMC, where I hold a cross-cutting role: supporting the association's initiatives and seeing them through. Alongside my studies I have built several years of experience in hospitality, and I am active in volunteering, particularly in educational and sports initiatives for children and teenagers, where I also handle the organisational side and the relationship with families and institutions.

Sectors of interest
  • Food & Hospitality
  • Sports & Entertainment
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Social Impact

Heads of division

FB

Federica Bianchessi

Head

Accounting

MSc student in Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) at Bocconi University, after a BSc in Economics and Management and an exchange semester at Copenhagen Business School. I am Head of the Accounting division at BSMC, where I coordinate and run the activities of its members. Alongside my studies I have interned at an accountancy firm, learning the workings of corporate bookkeeping and company advisory.

Sectors of interest
  • Financial Reporting & Auditing
  • Management Control & Performance Measurement
  • Event Logistics & Operational Management
  • Sports Management
AR

Alice Rondelli

Head

Corporate Finance

Finance - Global Track student at Bocconi University, following a Bachelor degree in Economics and Management and an exchange semester at Copenhagen Business School. I have gained experience in private equity at Aksìa SGR, focusing on deal origination, due diligence and financial analysis, and at Azimut Libera Impresa SGR, working on target company analysis and deal screening support.

Sectors of interest
  • Food & Beverage
  • Fashion & Luxury
  • Industrials
  • Pharma & Medtech
  • Business Services
MR

Madian Roman

Head

Marketing

Student in International Economics and Management (BIEM) at Bocconi University. Alongside my studies I have built a strong interest in art and culture, helping to organise artistic and cultural events and taking part in the unveiling of several public artworks in my home town. Those experiences brought me close to the organisational, communication and promotional side of giving creative and cultural projects the standing they deserve.

Sectors of interest
  • Art & Culture
  • Fashion & Luxury
  • Marketing & Communication
  • Consumer & Brand Strategy
MS

Matteo Scarano

Head

Strategy

International Management student in the IM Asia Double Degree program at Bocconi University and ESSEC Business School, following a Bachelor degree in Economics and Management and an exchange semester at the American University in Dubai. I have gained experience in tax and financial activities at Mediobanca Premier, business administration and reporting at Acqua Eva, and commercial operations at Lavazza-NIMS.

Sectors of interest
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Sports Management
  • Corporate Failures

Heads of the functional areas

LP

Laura Pacati

Head of Events

Events

MSc student in Economics and Management of Government and International Organizations at Bocconi University, where I am completing my BSc in Economics and Management. I have gained experience at an accounting and advisory firm, working on corporate crisis and the management of business distress, and I spent an exchange semester in Sweden, developing a particular interest in the public sector, healthcare and the role of institutions in facing complex economic and social challenges.

Sectors of interest
  • Public & Healthcare Management
  • International Business
  • Global Economic Dynamics
  • Companies, Institutions & International Markets
JR

Julia Rito

Head of Media

Content & Media

Bachelor's student in International Economics and Management (BIEM) at Bocconi University, with a strong interest in business, strategy and finance. Alongside my studies I am actively involved in BSMC, where I serve as Head of Media, overseeing the association's communication, content strategy and digital presence. I have also gained professional experience in real estate investment management, working on competitive intelligence, market research and data analysis.

Sectors of interest
  • Communication
  • Marketing
  • Strategy

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