Advisory Board


Head of the Industry Office of the Intesa Sanpaolo Studies and Research Department
Intesa Sanpaolo is the largest banking group in Italy with a significant international presence. Its distinctive business model makes it a European leader in wealth management, protection and advisory and ensures its strong focus on digital. Its commitment to ESG foresees, by 2025, €115 billion of impact financing and contributions of €500 million to support people in need. Gallerie d’Italia, is the exhibition venue for the bank’s artistic heritage and artistic projects of recognised value.

Ricardo Méndez
CONTACTICA is composed by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, technicians and engineers, who offer to their customers services of research and development (R&D) in collaboration with research centres in the context of specific projects for the development of new products, as well as specialist personnel in market research, forecasting and management of international agreements. Their experienced team has participated in numerous R&D&i market oriented projects, which demonstrate their ability in the management and development of the new lines of expertise. The company has developed a great experience mainly in the fields of Food Industry, Health, Environment and Eco-innovation.

Rob Beekers
Cargill provides food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services to the world. Together with farmers, customers, governments and communities, they help people thrive by applying our insights and 150 years of experience. Cargill has 150,000 employees in 70 countries who are committed to feeding the world in a responsible way, reducing environmental impact and improving the communities where we live and work.