With nearly twenty years of international experience, Umberto Callegari has led strategic transformations, M&A operations, corporate turnarounds, and growth programs across Europe, the United States, and Asia. He had senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Accenture, Deloitte, and Octo, consistently driving high-impact initiatives across multiple industries and markets.
Franco Polloni is the Head of EFG’s Switzerland & Italy Region. He is also a member of EFG International’s Global Business Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of EFG Bank. Mr. Polloni joined EFG in May 2017 as Head of Central Switzerland, Ticino & Italy Region.
Maria Leistner serves on the boards of EFG International, EFG Luxembourg, and Crypto Finance (part of Deutsche Börse Group). With more than 30 years of international experience across investment banking, private banking, asset management, and private equity, she brings a deep understanding of global finance and governance.
Chiara earned a degree in Business Administration and completed a Ph.D. in Economics and Management at the University of Naples Federico II. She is a Certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor who gained international experience at the Australian Auditing and Assurance Standards Board in Melbourne before joining PwC Italy in 2008 as a manager in the technical department. She focused on accounting principles and audit activities.