Meet the key team members
Our consulting team comprises experts in various fields, all dedicated to advancing the agri-food industry.
Meet some of our key members
Chairman & President
Marco Marcatili
Marco Marcatili
Chairman & President
President of the Agri-Food Center of Bologna (CAAB), Marco Marcatili is an economist with consolidated experience in the direction and management of territorial development, urban regeneration and environmental enhancement processes. He is currently Head of Development and Sustainability of Nomisma and Director of the Italian Environment Fund – FAI.
CEO & General Director
Alessandro Bonfiglioli
Alessandro Bonfiglioli
CEO & General Director
General Director of CAAB and General Secretary of FICO Foundation, Alessandro Bonfiglioli is a trained chartered accountant and auditor. He holds professional experience with Castelli Group as President and CEO; Haworth as the Managing Director; CFO Europe, General Manager and CEO Alessi Group in Italy; CEO and Vice President of other foreign subsidiaries. With a degree in Economics (with honors), Bonfiglioli also holds an MBA from the University of Bologna and specialized courses from CIDE Geneva and Harvard Business School. Since 2009, Bonfiglioli is a professor of Industrial Design and Branding at Bologna Business School and the Director of Career Development.
Market Director
Duccio Caccioni
Duccio Caccioni
Market Director
Specialist in the agricultural and agri-food sector with a PhD in Plant Pathology, Duccio Caccioni is a specialist in post-harvest and storage of agricultural products, marketing and agri-food distribution. He has carried out missions with UN international agencies and is a specialized journalist, professor of agri-food marketing (University of Bologna) and abroad and an author of research papers and books. Caccioni has also carried out voluntary activities (agricultural and logistics sector) in African and South American countries. Since 2010 a member of the board of directors of Action Aid International.
Senior Consultant & Project Manager
Marco Ciani
Marco Ciani
Senior Consultant & Project Manager
Marco Ciani began his career in multinational companies operations and gained experience in lean manufacturing and lean office projects.Now, he works as an Organizational Consultant and Project Manager in projects related to workflow automation, business intelligence, lean office, lean production, ERP systems and innovative solutions. His consulting expertise includes both the manufacturing industry(automotive, machinery, food, plastic, furniture,cosmetics, mechanical processing) and in services. Ciani was the Project Manager of theNew Market in Bologna and has a deep knowledge of the most important ItalianMarkets (in Bologna, Parma, Milan and Turin) in terms of vehicular flows and internal logistics.
Business Development Manager
Reihaneh Eshraghi
Reihaneh Eshraghi
Business Development Manager
A graduate of the Master in Urban and Local Development Management from the University of Padua, Reihaneh Eshraghi also holds a Master in Global MBA in Green Energy and Sustainable Business from Bologna Business School. With more than 10 years of consolidated experience in international projects, Reihaneh is currently responsible for the growth and expansion strategy of one of Italy’s most important agri-food centres (CAAB SPA) internationally in the Middle East and Asia. Through the international affiliation CAAB Advisory, we offer the best Italian know-how in the agri-food and F&B sector internationally and support countries and international metropolises in the creation of smart agri-food hubs with integrated services. Reihaneh’s areas of expertise mainly focused on international business development, project management, business planning, sustainability & business Innovation, international branding, communication and networking.
Collaborators
Sales and Business Development
Abhipsa Sarangi
Abhipsa Sarangi
Sales and Business Development
A graduate of the Global Master in Business Administration from Bologna Business School, Italy. Abhipsa Sarangi also holds an MBA in Marketing and Human Resources from India. With over seven years of diverse experience in sales, marketing, and business development across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and technology, she has effectively led key account management, customer relations, and strategic execution for global markets. Abhipsa has worked in multicultural environments, particularly across India and is skilled in streamlining operations, optimising business processes, and driving growth in competitive markets. Her focus lies in international business expansion and project management, applying her expertise in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
Sales and Marketing
Sarah Makke
Sarah Makke
Sales and Marketing
A graduate of the Master in Biotechnology for Food Science from the University of Padova and of the Master in Marketing Management in Bologna Business School. After working as a laboratory assistant in Plant Pathology in Padova, and having lived in Europe for few years, with her middle eastern background, she combines both worlds to support CAAB Advisory in their international projects as a business development intern. Her area of expertise is in the marketing section with a focus on the projects in the Middle East.