Highlights

Vision, sustainability and value of skills are the basis of the entrepreneurial philosophy of Federico Grom, founder of his gelateria and now protagonist of other successful entrepreneurial stories, from the Mura Mura winery to the Corsi.it training platform.

Although the last decade has not been brilliant for the Italian economy, many companies have been able to establish themselves globally thanks to vision and courage. Qualities that can be found in Sideralba, a leading Italian steel company. Today in its second generation, which finds in internationalization, sustainability and digitalization, the main strategic pillars for sustainable growth. Paolo Federici, UBS and Luigi Rapullino, CEO of Sideralba, talked about it.

In all sectors, companies are called to renew themselves, without betraying their history, often family history. Paolo Federici, Market Head of UBS WM in Italy, discussed it with Pietro Marzano and Antonio Marzano, heads of Gruppo Marzano, a leader company in sale, logistics and distribution of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Research and innovation have always been strategic pillars for ELITE srl, a leading company in the production of accessories for indoor and outdoor cycling that, since the beginning of the pandemic, has recorded exponential growth. Find out more about the company from the words of Nicoletta Sartore, Chief Operating Officer.

The pandemic has put a strain on the Italian economy, but it has also acted as an accelerator of changes that were already happening. Paolo Federici, Market Head of UBS, discussed this with Genesio Rocca, Vice President of Gemar, a world leader in the production of natural latex balloons.

We are witnessing a very strong response of our economy to the crisis, thanks to companies that despite the difficulties have not stopped, but have continued to invest in research, technology and innovation to strengthen their competitiveness. An approach that has proven to be successful and that we share. Paolo Federici of UBS and Sandro Paniccia, Chairman of ICA Group, a company at the top of the world in the production of wood coatings, spoke about it.

In a financial scenario where opportunities are growing, it becomes essential to plan in the medium to long term. This applies to those who invest in the financial markets, but also to entrepreneurs, as Paolo Federici for UBS and Roberto Bucci, Brand Director of Selle Royal, a leading global company in the production of saddles and accessories for cycling, tell us.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly central to every aspect of our lives. Respect for the environment and attention to people also prove to be the main factor for a healthy growth of the business and for communities where companies operate. This is what Paolo Federici, Market Head of UBS and Giovanni Battista Valsecchi, General Manager of Generale Conserve Spa, leader in the production of canned fish, explain.

All sectors are undergoing a profound transformation to remain competitive and the world of finance is also involved in the process of supporting investors and businesses in the transition to a sustainable economy. Paolo Federici, Market Head UBS GWM Italy, and Giuseppe Natale, CEO of Valagro Spa share their views on these themes.

Paolo Federici (Market Head UBS GWM Italy) and Michele Andriani (President and CEO of Andriani Spa) on sustainability as a tool to generate long-term value in investments and business.