Team

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A team of professionals with proven experience in the financial advisory world.

Our team comes from many different backgrounds (institutional, financial and professional).
Team members have in-depth knowledge of best market practice, long-standing expertise and a proven track record in numerous sectors and both domestic and cross-border transactions.

Based in Milan and Verona, our professionals rely on a consolidated network of banks, leading private equity houses and major Italian and international law firms.

TEAM MEMBERS

Luca Maccagnani Castelli

Managing Partner

Umberto Rossi

Director

Giulia Guzzo

Director

Emily Favaretto

Associate

Mauro Maria Iaccino

Associate

Marco De Vito

Senior Analyst

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Vieri Bassoli

Analyst

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Simone Cordisco

Analyst

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Lorenzo Francini

Analyst

Alessio Motta

Analyst

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Francesca Naclerio

Executive Assistant

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Luca Maccagnani Castelli

Managing Partner

Managing partner and founder of Corus. Luca is an expert in acquisitions, divestments and debt restructuring. Over the years, he has advised national and international clients in the retail, food & beverage, industrial and BTC sector, as well as real estate, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2014 Managing Partner of Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • Founding partner and director in Colombo & Associati S.r.l.
  • Borghesi Colombo & Associati
  • UBS Investment Bank
  • Interbanca

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • MBA Exchange Program - Fudan University, Shanghai, China
  • Degree cum laude in Management and Corporate Finance, Bocconi University, Milan

Umberto Rossi

Director

A professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of investment banking. Umberto has advised entrepreneurs and investors in Italian and cross-border M&A transactions, mainly in the food & beverage, furniture & design, industrial equipment, waste management, HVAC and ICT sectors.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2015 in Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • Mittel Advisory S.p.A.
  • Finanziaria Internazionale Holding S.p.A.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Visiting Student - Copenhagen Business School and College of Business, University of Michigan (USA)
  • Master degree in Economics and Business Management, University of Padua
  • Bachelor degree in Economy and Corporate Law, University of Padua

Giulia Guzzo

Director

With Corus since its foundation, Giulia has been chief advisor on numerous cross-border M&A transactions involving prestigious and often well-known companies, significantly in the food, industrial automation, food processing and BTC sectors. Giulia is an expert in business planning and business valuation.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2015 in Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • Deloitte Financial Advisory S.r.l.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Master in Corporate Finance - Ma.Co.Fin., LUISS Business School
  • Master degree cum laude in Economy and Corporate Law, University of Verona
  • Bachelor degree cum laude in Business Management, University of Verona

Emily Favaretto

Associate

In the Corus team since 2018, Emily has been involved in industry analysis, business planning, business valuation and M&A processes, mainly in the food, BTC and waste management industries.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2018 in Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Master degree cum laude in Business Administration, University of Padua
  • Bachelor degree in Economics and Management, University of Padua

Mauro maria iaccino

Associate

In the Corus team since 2023, Mauro developed
its experience over many years in independent financial boutique where has been
involved in M&A, IPO and Fundraising processes, business planning, business
valuation and analysis, market analysis and Equity Research on listed
companies. He covered companies in many sectors of the segments Industrial,
Technology, Consumer Goods, Consumer Services and Media.

 

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2023 Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • KT&Partners S.r.l.

Education and training

  • Master degree cum laude in Banking and Finance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
  • Bachelor Degree cum laude in Business Administration, University of Calabria

Marco De Vito

Senior Analyst

In the Corus team since 2020, Marco has specific skills in company valuation and financial statement analysis. He has been involved in market analysis, company valuation, M&A processes and structured finance transactions.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2020 in Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • Banca Akros
  • La Compagnia Holding S.p.A

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Master degree cum laude in Financial Markets and Institutional Economics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan
  • Exchange program at Maastricht University School of Management
  • Bachelor degree cum laude in Economics and Management, University of Pisa

vieri bassoli

Analyst

In the Corus team since 2023, Vieri has developed specific skills in financial statement analysis, company valuation and financial due diligence. He has participated in M&A transactions, with particular focus on Healthcare, Industrial Products and Digital Signage sectors.

Esperienze chiave

  • Since 2023 Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • New Deal Advisors S.p.A
  • KPMG Advisory S.p.A

Formazione

  • Master degree cum laude in Finance, Università degli studi Roma Tre
  • Exchange program at INSEEC Business school, Paris
  • Bachelor degree in Business Economics and Management: Banking, Insurance and Financial markets, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

Simone cordisco

Analyst

In the Corus team since 2023, Simone has developed specific skills in financial statement analysis, company valuation and financial due diligence. He has participated in M&A transactions, with particular focus on Industrial products, food and healthcare sectors.
KEY HISTORY
Since 2023 Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
New Deal Advisors S.p.A

Esperienze chiave

  • Since 2023 Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • New Deal Advisors S.p.A

Formazione

  • Master degree cum laude in Finance, HEC Lausanne University
  • Bachelor in Economics, University of Pavia

Lorenzo Francini

Analyst

In the Corus team since 2023, Lorenzo has developed specific skills in company valuation and financial statement analysis. He has been involved in M&A processes in the Consumer, Industrial and Energy sectors.

Esperienze chiave

  • From 2023 Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • Mediobanca S.p.A.

Formazione

  • Master Degree in Economics and Corporate Law, Università Bocconi
  • Exchange student at Maastricht University School of Management
  • Bachelor Degree in Economics and Management, Università degli Studi di Firenze

Alessio Motta

Analyst

In the Corus team since 2022, Alessio specializes in market analysis, company valuation, business planning and financial statement analysis. He has been involved in M&A processes in the food, healthcare and renewable energy industries and in real estate buy-side transactions.

KEY HISTORY

  • Since 2022 in Corus Corporate Finance S.p.A.
  • PCMI S.p.A.
  • BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Master degree cum laude in Finance & Economics, Università degli Studi di Milano
  • Bachelor degree in Banking & Finance, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

Francesca Naclerio

Executive Assistant

Francesca is Executive Assistant at Corus, handling all aspects of activity organization and client support. She comes from lengthy experience with professional firms.

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