Board of Directors (BoD)
The Board of Directors, appointed by the General Meeting of 14 May 2026, will remain in office for three financial years, or until the approval of the financial statements of Dipietro Group S.p.A. as at 31 December 2028
Antonio Dipietro
PRESIDENT OF BoD AND CEO
Biography
Antonino Dipietro, founder and Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, has over fifty years’ experience in the fields of industrial automation, process analysis and instrumentation systems. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive technical, managerial and entrepreneurial expertise, contributing to the Group’s development as a key player in the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy sectors.
Since the Company’s foundation in 2008, he has led the Group’s growth and internationalisation, including the acquisition of the Group’s first major international contract for the SIBUR Group (Russian Federation), as well as the opening of operational offices in India (2021), Azerbaijan and Mozambique (2022–2023), thereby strengthening the Group’s presence in strategic foreign markets. He has also promoted the development of the sales network and the consolidation of partnerships with leading industrial operators. As part of his responsibilities, he contributes to the definition of medium- to long-term strategies, ensuring managerial continuity, technical oversight and consistency in the development of the company’s activities.
Carla Dipietro
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Biography
Carla Dipietro, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, holds a degree in Law from the University of Catania and is qualified to practise as a solicitor. She gained her initial professional experience in the fields of civil, company and employment law, providing consultancy services and managing litigation for businesses.
She joined the Group in 2013 and embarked on a path of internal development, holding roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of procurement, management control and project management, thereby acquiring in-depth knowledge of business processes and the operational dynamics of the sector. In this context, she contributed to the introduction of structured cost control and project control systems, as well as to the improvement of procurement processes and cross-functional coordination.
Subsequently, as General Manager (2020–2022), she led a phase of organisational development and international expansion for the Group, promoting, amongst other things, the establishment of new operating entities in India (Dipietro India Pvt Ltd), Azerbaijan and Mozambique (DPN Mozambique Lda), as well as the adoption of organisational models based on principles of operational efficiency and integration across the various business functions.
Since 2023, he has held the role of Chief Executive Officer, with responsibility for strategic planning, governance and institutional relations. As Chief Executive Officer, he is also responsible for leading sustainability and digital transformation strategies, as well as coordinating development plans for overseas subsidiaries, with a particular focus on Dipietro India Pvt. Ltd.
He obtained an Executive MBA from the Sole 24 Ore Business School in 2023.
Giovanni Chessari
COUNCILLOR
Biography
Giovanni Chessari, the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer, holds a degree in Automation Engineering and Control of Complex Systems from the University of Catania and was awarded an Executive MBA from the Sole 24 Ore Business School in 2024. He has over ten years’ experience in the industrial automation and analytical systems sector, with a combination of technical and commercial expertise.
He joined the Group in 2013 as a Project Engineer, gaining experience in the design and management of advanced analytical systems for the Oil & Gas sector, whilst working on projects for leading industrial clients.
Subsequently, as Proposal Manager (2014–2016), he helped to establish the technical and commercial quotation department and secure major international contracts, including projects for Technip (Zapsib II – Russian Federation), Saipem (Dangote Fertiliser Project – Nigeria) and Thyssenkrupp (Germany).
Subsequently, as Sales Manager EMEA (2016–2018), he led commercial development in European, Middle Eastern and African markets, consolidating relationships with leading international EPC contractors and contributing significantly to the increase in turnover and the expansion of the Group’s client portfolio.
Since 2018, he has held the role of Chief Commercial Officer, with responsibility for defining and implementing the global commercial strategy, business development and managing relationships with strategic clients, including EPC contractors and Oil & Gas Majors. In this capacity, he coordinates the Group’s main business lines and has contributed to the internationalisation process, supporting the launch and development of overseas offices in India, Mozambique and Azerbaijan, as well as the consolidation of the Group’s presence in international markets.
Silvana Di Pietro Ognissanti
COUNCILLOR
Biography
Silvana Dipietro Ognissanti has been a Director of the Company since 17 October 2022. She holds a diploma in Accounting and has many years’ experience in administration, management and human resources.
Throughout her career, she has held positions at the Municipality of Syracuse and the C.G.L. trade union in Syracuse, where she carried out roles of responsibility in the administrative and organisational spheres, as well as representative roles such as General Secretary of the Public Service and Provincial Confederation Secretary. In these contexts, she has developed expertise in human resources management, personnel administration and remuneration processes.
As a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, he contributes to defining strategic directions and assessing development and investment plans, whilst overseeing the adequacy of the organisational, administrative and governance structures. He also helps to ensure compliance with corporate policies, supervise operational management and ensure adherence to regulations on transparency and corporate governance.
Maria Argiri
INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR
Biography
Maria Argiri is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Syracuse Association of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts since 1996 and with the Register of Statutory Auditors maintained by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). A graduate in Business Economics, she has many years’ extensive experience in the fields of taxation, statutory auditing, corporate crises and insolvency proceedings.
Throughout her professional career, she has held numerous prominent positions in institutional and corporate settings, including as a member of the Council of the Order of Chartered Accountants of Syracuse and as a member of the ‘VAT and Indirect Taxation’ Committee of the National Council of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts. She is also registered on the lists of persons appointed by the judicial authorities to manage crisis and insolvency proceedings.
She has carried out and continues to carry out audit and control assignments for public bodies and companies, including as Sole Auditor for local authorities (including municipalities) and as a member of boards of statutory auditors and audit committees in companies and educational institutions. She also holds roles in insolvency proceedings, such as technical adviser to the Court of Syracuse, tax adviser to bankruptcy trustees and assistant to liquidators.
Board of Auditors
The Board of Statutory Auditors, appointed by the General Meeting of 14 May 2026, will remain in office for three financial years, that is, until the approval of the financial statements of Dipietro Group S.p.A. as at 31 December 2028
Giovanni Salvaggio
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF AUDITORS
Biography
Giovanni Salvaggio is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Syracuse Register of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts and the Register of Statutory Auditors. A graduate in Economics and Business from the University of Catania, he has extensive professional experience in the fields of accounting, tax and corporate consultancy, as well as in insolvency proceedings and auditing.
Throughout his career, he has gained significant experience as a technical and tax adviser in insolvency and judicial proceedings, collaborating with the Court of Syracuse and the Court of Catania on bankruptcy, composition with creditors and judicial liquidation cases, including roles as a certifying officer and adviser to the judicial administrator. He has also acted as a consultant in major litigation cases for leading banking institutions, including the Bank of Italy, Unicredit and BCC San Francesco.
He has held numerous corporate positions, both as a director and as a member of boards of statutory auditors and as an auditor in various companies, having also served as Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors. He is also registered on the lists of experts for the negotiated resolution of corporate crises.
As part of his duties, he brings specialist expertise in the areas of statutory audit, accounting oversight, corporate supervision and crisis management, contributing to the strengthening of the Company’s governance and control mechanisms.
Alberto Conigliaro
STANDING AUDITOR
Biography
Alberto Conigliaro is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Syracuse and the Register of Statutory Auditors. He holds a degree in Business Economics from the University of Bologna and has completed a Master’s degree in Model 231, Corporate Compliance and Supervisory Bodies. He works as a self-employed professional with extensive experience in the areas of tax and corporate consultancy and auditing.
Throughout his career, he has developed specialist expertise in tax and company law, as well as in insolvency proceedings, acting as a technical consultant at the Court of Syracuse and as a party-appointed technical consultant in expert assessments and litigation, including in the banking sector. He has also participated, as a delegated professional, in property sales transactions and has provided consultancy services in numerous insolvency proceedings.
He holds and has held numerous corporate positions as a standing auditor, statutory auditor and director, as well as a member of supervisory bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/2001. He currently serves as a standing auditor and statutory auditor in several companies, in addition to holding administrative and supervisory roles in companies operating in various sectors, having gained significant experience in corporate governance and supervision.
Carlo Aliffi
STANDING AUDITOR
Biography
Carlo Aliffi is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Syracuse and the Register of Statutory Auditors. A graduate in Economics and Business from the University of Catania, he has been practising as a self-employed professional since 2008, with extensive experience in the areas of tax and corporate consultancy and auditing.
Throughout his professional career, he has developed specialist expertise in insolvency and judicial proceedings, having served as an insolvency practitioner, liquidator, court-appointed expert (CTU) and party-appointed expert in numerous civil, criminal and tax proceedings before the Courts of Syracuse and Ragusa. He has also provided assistance and representation in tax disputes and extraordinary transactions, as well as consultancy on management control, financial planning and corporate restructuring.
He holds corporate governance roles as a statutory auditor and external auditor in various companies, also serving as Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors. He is also an insurance agent and business consultant, with specific expertise in financial analysis and banking matters.
Michele Gulino
DEPUTY AUDITOR
Biography
Michele Gulino is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Register of Chartered Accountants and the Register of Statutory Auditors. He holds a degree in Economics and Business from the University of Catania, and has completed a Master’s degree in Corporate Finance at SDA Bocconi and a Master’s degree in Taxation organised by *Il Sole 24 Ore* and the University of Catania.
Throughout his professional career, he has gained significant experience in the fields of accounting, taxation and corporate affairs, working both as a self-employed professional and within organised structures. In particular, he has worked for leading insurance groups, forming part of the ‘M&A and Group Investments’ team and the financial reporting and audit division at UnipolSai (formerly Milano Assicurazioni), acquiring expertise in extraordinary transactions and financial reporting.
He has held corporate positions as a member of boards of statutory auditors and as a director, including as a statutory auditor for companies operating in the property sector and as sole director of holding and property asset management companies, as well as a member of the board of directors of companies active in property development projects.
Davide Farina
Deputy Auditor
Biography
Davide Farina is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of the province of Syracuse and the Register of Statutory Auditors. A graduate in Business Economics from the University of Catania, he works as a self-employed professional with experience in the areas of tax and corporate consultancy and auditing.
Throughout his professional career, he has developed expertise in providing tax advice to businesses, professionals and private individuals, as well as in assisting with tax litigation and tax and corporate compliance matters. He has also undertaken assignments in the public and quasi-public sectors, including technical collaborations with the Syracuse Local Health Authority (ASP) and participation in evaluation bodies at local authority level.
He carries out statutory audit and accounting control assignments, gaining experience in supervisory activities and administrative and accounting processes. He has also developed cross-functional skills in IT and management, partly through professional experience in technical and administrative roles.
Audit Firm
The statutory audit mandate has been awarded to Analisi S.p.A., with its registered office at Viale Ramazzini 39/E, 42124, Reggio Emilia, until the date of the General Meeting convened to approve the financial statements of Dipietro Group S.p.A. for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.
