Archives: Speakers

Arianna’s career begun more than 20 ago and thanks to the privileged observatory that CRIF represents, she developed a deep knowledge of the banking credit processes and the digital transformation.
During this path, Arianna has managed for many years strategic relationships with the main car financing and leasing customers.
She currently leads a special Automotive Global Industry program aimed at better understanding and supporting the needs of this rapidly changing market.

Business leader with 20+ years of experience starting, scaling, and more recently advising, in fintech, SaaS and banking for the Automotive, Asset and Consumer finance marketplace.

Specialties include:
Strategy, Banking, Fintech, Risk Management, Credit, Payments, Stakeholder Management, E-commerce, , Financial Services, Finance, Economics, Partnership, Analysis, Growth , Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Business Development.

Passionate about continually learning, innovating, and expanding network and knowledge in the FinTech space.

Emily works closely with customers and flavourists melding her creativity to provide bespoke application support across the full spectrum of beverages. With skills ranging from testing new flavourings suitability to complete beverage development, Emily leads the team advising brands and shaping industry tastes. Emily is well placed to help new and existing brands create their defining flavour.

Nicola has accumulated over a decade of experience in the food industry, after graduating with a degree in Food Science. Initially starting out in process and development roles within desserts, confectionery, and beverage. She now leverages her diverse background and knowledge to deliver a solution-focused approach, collaborating with customers on strategic projects adding value by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.

Greg Mucha is the European Sales Director for Beverage at Trivium Packaging. He joined Trivium to lead the beverage development in Europe creating strategy, executing short and long term plans and building relationships with strategic partners. Prior to Trivium, Greg was responsible for growth and business development across EMEA region for Ball Corporation. Greg has experience in creating and leading projects from scratch, product launch, sales management, and overall growth strategy. Greg holds Master’s Degree in Management and Marketing and also MBA in International Business at Robert Kennedy Collage in Zurich, Switzerland (in collaboration with Cumbria University in the UK). In his free time, he is a keen triathlonist, runner and swimmer. He likes spending his time doing different outdoor activities and traveling the world.

Robert brings over 11 years of dedicated experience to Kyowa Hakko Europe GmbH. Since July 2016, he has excelled as the Sales Manager, operating from Düsseldorf, Germany. In this role, Robert oversees the sales of premium, scientifically-backed branded ingredients and high-purity amino acids, catering to pharmaceutical, nutritional, and industrial markets throughout Europe. His leadership ensures the delivery of top-quality products that meet the diverse needs of clients across the continent.

Chris Whiting studied History & Journalism at De Montfort University, Leicester and has since spent the majority of his career at Synergy Flavours. During his time at Synergy, Chris has held a variety of roles within the category marketing team and is now European Category Development Manager for nutrition.

Chris has a passion for all things data related, something which always finds its way into his market research and presentations.

Outside of work, Chris is a frequent gym goer and a regular user of many different nutritional supplements made by Synergy’s customers!

He’s also an avid supporter of York City Football Club, regularly travelling to games up and down the country.

Stefano Galleni is a Business & Technology Advisor, with a 30+ years of experience in the ICT area, serving customers in the Leasing Industry. 

Stefano currently supports Finwave in its Business & Technology growth process. 

With a former experience in running successful tech businesses related to the Asset Finance Industry, Stefano has been serving several primary global & local Leasing Operators, among which Société Générale E.F., De Lage Landen, BPCE Leasing, BNP Leasing Solutions, RaboBank Lease, Unicredit Leasing, Intesa Rent and others. 

On behalf of Finwave and individually, Stefano contributes to asset-finance related workgroups and institutions and supports to Leasing operators on digital Innovation with a special focus on IoT, A.I. and connected leasing. 

Stefano holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Polytechnic of Milan

Gabor Toth is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience in prestigious hotels, including roles as Front Office Manager and Director of Rooms. He holds a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from Budapest Business School and is currently pursuing Jurist Doctor studies at Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Law. Since 2019, Gabor has been working in Business Development International at at-visions and is currently the Vice President for South East Asia and a leading expert for the Mobile App.