ADVISORY BOARD: ITALIC-US
ADVISORY BOARD
ITALIC-US Foundation is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of three founding members, who are volunteers and independent. The Board is supported by a team of Advisories, based both in the United States and Italy, selected to support the Foundation’s activities and to offer strategic advice for initiatives aimed at the American public.
The Advisories participate in Board meetings as non-voting advisors, actively contributing to the discussion and definition of operational guidelines. They are highly qualified individuals, appointed by the Board for their proven professional skills, high ethical standards, and commitment to promoting the founding values of the Foundation. They operate on a voluntary basis, with a spirit of service and a common goal of contributing to the full achievement of the Foundation’s institutional mission.
Onorevole
Christian Di Sanzo
Christian Di Sanzo earned his Ph.D. at the University of California – Berkeley in 2014 and was a founding member of the Italian Society at Berkeley, established to promote Italian culture and to support Italian students and researchers. In 2015, he worked as a consultant in the energy sector for McKinsey & Company. In 2021, he was elected President of the COM.IT.ES. of Houston and in 2022 became a Deputy of the XIX Legislature, in the North and Central America Division.
Professor
Davide Rampello
Davide Rampello is a leading figure in Italian culture. President of the Triennale di Milano from 2003 to 2012, he significantly contributed to the creation of the Triennale Design Museum. He was curator of the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai, Pavilion Zero at Expo 2015 Milan, and the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as the San Marino Pavilion and the Altagamma installation in the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. Since 2013, he has hosted the television column Paesi, Paesaggi… Since 2016, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Gallerie dell’Accademia di Venezia and Lungarno Alberghi; he was also named among the 100 Ambassadors of Italian Design Worldwide (2017–2022).
Dottor
Angelo Guarini
Angelo Guarini is a key figure in business culture in the Puglia Region. As General Director of Confindustria Brindisi, he has gained significant professional experience in leading industrial groups and is a promoter of important development projects for Southern Italy. He is co-author, with Prof. Pirro, of the book Large Enterprise and Southern Italy, also presented at the European Parliament, and author of numerous articles on current economic topics published in national and local newspapers.
Dottor
Claudio Teseo
Claudio Teseo is an architect and entrepreneur. Since 1991, he has been President of Teseo S.r.l., a company active in the engineering sector, with extensive experience in business management, strategic planning, and technological innovation processes at both national and international levels. He is President of the Catholic People’s University, President of the Social Protection Volunteer Organization, and founder of the Teseo Foundation. His commitment is focused on promoting the role of business as a driver of sustainable development, social cohesion, and collective well-being.
Dottor
Alessandro Addari
Alessandro Addari is Vice President of Confindustria Abruzzo Medio Adriatico, Member of the Confindustria Internationalization Technical Group, and Member of the General Council of Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo. An expert in development processes in foreign markets, since 2003 he has been the founder and Managing Director of Top Solutions Team for Export, a company specialized in Business Development and International Marketing for Italian companies, also through digital strategies and innovative solutions. He is also the owner of the brand ItalTop – Italian Alliance Top Producers, dedicated to the international promotion of Made in Italy excellence.
Dottor
Enzo Carella
Enzo Carella is an entrepreneur and manager with extensive experience in the tourism sector. Since 2022, he has been President of FederTerziario Turismo, a federation representing tourism and public service enterprises. He is co-founder and President of the Italian Tourism Supply Chain Association, a think tank dedicated to the development of businesses and professionals in the sector, as well as Founder of White & Partners, a leading company in Italy for strategic consulting in Travel & Retail.
Professoressa
Vittoria Ferrandino
Vittoria Ferrandino is a Full Professor of Economic History and Business History at the University of Sannio and teaches at the Department of Economics and Management at LUISS “Guido Carli”. Since 2019, she has been a Visiting Professor at the Department of Land Economy at the University of Cambridge. She has served as Vice President of SISE and is currently a member of the AriSE commission. She is a member of the Scientific Committee of ASSI for Bocconi University, as well as of AISPE and AIPAI. Author of scientific publications and monographs, she conducts research on finance and business topics at both national and international levels, with particular attention to the North American context.
Cavaliere
Tony Sasa
Tony Sasa has been awarded the title of Knight of Labor, in recognition of his contribution to enhancing Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. He operates in over 40 countries, with particular focus on the U.S. market, and actively collaborates with Tenuta Il Palagio of Trudie Styler and Sting. He is the creator of the tv program Sound of Wine, broadcast on Sky Arte, and has been listed by Forbes among the 100 Italian excellences for innovation in the communication of territories, food and wine products.
Dottoressa
Yasmine Kahouachi
Yasmine Kahouachi is an entrepreneur and consultant in business internationalization. Founder of a management consulting firm, she supports SMEs and organizations in accessing foreign markets, focusing on strategy, marketing, and management control. Graduated with honors in Digital Communication and Marketing and in International Relations, she has gained experience in European and international contexts. She is a lecturer, collaborating with training institutions and trade associations, who promotes a vision of business oriented toward sustainable growth and global openness.
Dottor.
Cesare Giulio Ardito
Cesare Giulio Ardito is a lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Manchester. Elected to the COMITES of Manchester in 2021, he is involved in representation and institutional dialogue, representing the needs of the Italian community in Northern England. Since 2017, he has led the “Italians in Manchester” community, and since 2021 has directed I3Italy C.I.C., a civic information and practical guide project for Italians in England. Since 2020, he has been a volunteer for the charity Settled and a registered advisor on the EU Settlement Scheme. In 2023, he received the Premio Italia Giovane, Arts and Culture section.
Our Memberships
PRIVATE MEMBER
Any individual can become a member of the Foundation and engage in Italic-Us initiatives in Italy and the USA.
BUSINESS MEMBER
Your company can become a member of the Foundation to enjoy Italic-Us privileges and contribute to its identity in Italy and the USA.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER
The Italian or American institution can become a member of the Foundation, contributing with its presence in Italy and the USA.
SPONSORS
You can become a Sponsor of the Foundation to more effectively promote your identity within projects in Italy and the USA.
The Private Member who wishes to participate in the Foundation’s associative life can join projects and events; be enrolled in programs dedicated to the Member; learn about career opportunities offered by Business Members; participate in scholarship programs; and contribute to the great works of ITALIC-US.
If the member is an American citizen, they can deduct the donation from taxes as provided for donations to Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3.
The Business Member who wishes to participate in the Foundation’s associative life can be part of projects; of live and online events; contribute with career positions dedicated to Private Members; contribute to initiatives to maximize their presence in Italy and America and have a dedicated space on our website.
If the member is an American company, they can deduct the donation from taxes as provided for donations to Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3.
The Sponsor who wishes to participate in the Foundation’s associative life can participate, with a related communication program, in projects and events dedicated to our Members in Italy and America; actively attend the event; and contribute to the great works of ITALIC-US.
If the sponsor is an American citizen or company, they can deduct the sponsorship from taxes as provided for donations to Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3.