Alessandro Milesi - Temporary CFO

Q: Where is Alessandro based?

Alessandro is based in Milan, Italy .

Q: What languages does Alessandro speak?

Alessandro speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alessandro have?

Alessandro has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Alessandro has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months . Note that Alessandro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alessandro's latest experience?

Alessandro's most recent position is Temporary CFO at The CFO Centre .

Q: What companies has Alessandro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessandro has worked for The CFO Centre and LG&Partners .

Q: Which industries is Alessandro most experienced in?

Alessandro is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) . Alessandro also has some experience in Manufacturing , Healthcare , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Alessandro most experienced in?

Alessandro is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Finance , and Sales . Alessandro also has some experience in Product Development , Accounting , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Alessandro worked in recently?

Alessandro has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Alessandro worked in recently?

Alessandro has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Investments and M&A & Venture Capital .

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Milan, Italy

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Temporary CFO

The CFO Centre

Covered a CFO position at an industrial company active in the automation sector.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Corporate Finance Coordinator

LG&Partners

Negotiated the sale of a luxury furniture company to a private equity fund
Served as temporary CFO at two SMEs

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Italy

Regional Sales Director

Fisher Investments Europe

Established the firm’s presence in Italy

Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

2 years 1 month

Financial Partner

Azimut

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Managing Director and CFO

Pierrel

Led Pierrel, a clinical research company

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Switzerland

Investor Relator

Therametrics AG

Collaborated with internal biologists to develop an early AI system for drug repurposing and repositioning

Jan 2003 - Dec 2017

15 years

Financial Advisor

Independent

Founded and managed a digital consultancy, Dianoia Schlesinger & Partners, sold in 2004 to a Big Four firm
Co-founded Humanity, a nonprofit applying sustainable metrics to Italian listed companies in cooperation with Dow Jones Sustainability and Luiss University
Optimized financial management at Almo Collegio Borromeo (2005–2006)
Served as temporary CFO and controller for a startup providing CRM and VoIP services, sold to Mediaset in 2005
Advised clients with over €1 billion under advisory contracts
Launched finanze.net in 2008, an investment advisory website with 20,000 registered users

Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

3 years

Financial Consultant

Banca Euromobiliare

Developed the network of financial consultants and worked on a project aimed at taking the company public

Feb 1996 - Dec 1999

3 years 11 months

Italy

Managing Director of Italian Operations

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise

Launched the offer of multi-manager products for third-party operations, achieving €280 million under management

Nov 1991 - Jan 1996

4 years 3 months

Senior Vice President

Banca della Svizzera Italiana

Managed Italian institutional client relationships in Milan
Posted to London to lead the Italian desk
Relocated to Lugano in 1993 to restructure asset management operations worldwide with a consultancy
Assumed responsibility for Swiss institutional clients in 1994

Dec 1986 - Nov 1991

5 years

Fund Manager

Prime (now Banca Generali)

Managed European equity market funds
Moved to London in 1989 to start a joint venture with Merrill Lynch Asset Management
Returned to Milan in late 1990 with responsibility for discretionary asset management

Oct 1984 - Dec 1986

2 years 3 months

Assistant to the Comptroller and Analyst

J.P.Morgan

Hired by the Italian branch as assistant to the Comptroller
Completed the bank’s training program in New York
Returned to Italy in 1986 as an analyst in the Corporate Finance Department

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (33 years), Professional Services (16 years), Information Technology (15 years), Manufacturing (1 year), Healthcare (1 year), and Pharmaceutical (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Investments and M&A (32 years), Finance (27 years), Sales (5 years), Product Development (4 years), Accounting (2 years), and Strategy (1 year).

Investments and M&A

Finance

Sales

Product Development

Accounting

Strategy

Summary

I have lateral thinking skills, developed in various fields and I believe a fast growing company such as yours need experience coupled with innovation to grow further. I have recently worked with a start up developing language models in specific industries (law, biotech..) with the use of machine learning processes.

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 1979 - Jun 1983

Bocconi

Master's degree · Business Administration · Milan, Italy

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alessandro based?

Alessandro is based in Milan, Italy.

What languages does Alessandro speak?

Alessandro speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Alessandro have?

Alessandro has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Alessandro has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Alessandro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alessandro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alessandro would be well-suited for roles such as: Temporary CFO, Corporate Finance Coordinator, Regional Sales Director.

What is Alessandro's latest experience?

Alessandro's most recent position is Temporary CFO at The CFO Centre.

What companies has Alessandro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessandro has worked for The CFO Centre and LG&Partners.

Which industries is Alessandro most experienced in?

Alessandro is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Alessandro also has some experience in Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Alessandro most experienced in?

Alessandro is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Finance, and Sales. Alessandro also has some experience in Product Development, Accounting, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Alessandro worked in recently?

Alessandro has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Alessandro worked in recently?

Alessandro has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Investments and M&A & Venture Capital.

What is Alessandro's education?

Alessandro holds a Master in Business Administration from Bocconi.

What is the availability of Alessandro?

Alessandro is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alessandro?

Alessandro's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.