Governance

Jana Nurmukhanova is currently Managing Director at Alkemy, leading the Data & Analytics Competence Center. She brings extensive international experience in technology, data, and consulting. Previously, she worked at McKinsey & Company and KKR Capstone, gaining expertise in data analysis for business improvement. She held various leadership roles at Amazon in Italy and Spain. In 2017, she co-founded Witailer, a data-driven e-retail startup, later acquired by Retex. Jana is also a mother of three and enjoys sports and theater.

Diego Polo-Friz is a Professor of Management at the State University of Milan, a Board Member of Fortidia and an entrepreneur (in carbon fibers and in big data / behavioral economics consulting). Until 2016 he was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tucano Urbano (a motorbike equipment company).
From 2005 to 2011 he was General Manager of Finint, a financial intermediary active as a Western Union agent in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. From 1993 to 2005, he was first a Consultant and then a Partner with McKinsey & Co.
Diego Polo-Friz holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Bocconi University in Milan.

Mario Adario joined Oaktree in September 2006 after serving as an associate in the European Investment Banking division of Merrill Lynch International in London.
Prior experience includes one year as an analyst at TXU Europe Energy Trading BV in Geneva and internships at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Goldman Sachs International and the Embassy of Italy in London. Mario Adario graduated cum laude with a degree in financial markets and institutions from the Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.

Ross McCullough is a management specialist in the logistics space with over 30 years’ experience and recently retired as President of UPS Asia Pacific Region. He is committed to growth, innovation that creates value for both the customer and business, and empowering the right talent with the right tools.

During his 36 year career, he led and was involved in a number of ground-breaking firsts at the company, which contributed to successful product, portfolio and geographic expansions. In 1996, he headed up UPS’s first ever e-Commerce function; shortly after, he led post-acquisition integration and relationship development for Mail Boxes Etc. for franchisees across 37 countries.

Ross earned a Bachelors Degree of Science from Eastern Illinois University and a Masters Degree in International Business from Emory University.

Francesca joined Fortidia in July 2021 as People VP of the Group. She started her career in consulting working for McKinsey & Co. then covered leadership roles in Vodafone Italy’s HR department. Francesca has been Group Chief People Officer since April 2022.

Samuele joined the Group in April 2014 as Finance & Controlling Manager of MBE Worldwide. Previously, Samuele worked with Atlantia Group, one of the world’s leading operators of motorway infrastructures. Before joining Atlantia, Samuele served for 3 years as International Finance & Treasury Manager in Ariston Thermo Group. Samuele has been Group Chief Financial Officer of the Group since December of 2015, currently responsible also for Strategy and Corporate Development.

Samuele joined Fortidia in 2014 as Finance & Controlling Manager of the Group. Previously, Samuele worked with Atlantia Group, one of the world’s leading operators of motorway infrastructures.

Gerardo joined Fortidia in December 2024 as Chief Transformation Officer overseeing PrestaShop and Global Technology. During his 20-year career, he worked at Amazon, HP, BCG and Unicredit, gaining significant expertise, especially in Retail and ecommerce (both B2B and B2C).

Francesca joined Fortidia in July 2021 as People VP of the Group. She started her career in consulting working for McKinsey & Co. then covered leadership roles in Vodafone Italy’s HR department. Francesca has been Group Chief People Officer since April 2022.

Valeria joined Fortidia in 2017 after a long career in the Telecommunications industry, including several executive roles in B2B marketing and sales for Vodafone Italy and Vodafone Global Enterprise. Valeria has been Chief Marketing Officer since joining the company.

Ryan joined Fortidia in 2017 as Chief Operating Officer of AlphaGraphics. He has also been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of PrintSpeak since 2019 and Chief Operating Officer of Postnet since 2020. He is currently responsible for the Region that includes US, UK, Australia and Netherlands.

Giuseppe Filosa joined the Group in 2016 after a nine-year career in Retail Management within the oil and gas industry. Since joining, he has held several key positions, including Area Manager, Network Sales & Operations Director, and Country Manager for MBE Italy. After serving as Fortidia Vice President of Corporate Development, he now holds the position of Region Vice President, overseeing Italy, Poland, Worldwide Development, M&A, Risk Management, and ESG initiatives.

Josep Maria Obiols joined Fortidia in 2001, following a career in the transport sector with Chronopost International. Over the years, he has held several executive positions within the company, including Co-General Manager and Country Manager for MBE Spain & Portugal. He currently serves as Region VP, overseeing operations in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Mexico and the LATAM region.

Kathleen joined Fortidia in February 2018 as General Counsel of the United States brands. Starting from June 2022, Kathleen assumed the role of Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for the Group, responsible for Legal, Sustainability, and M&A activities.