Governance and Family

Alessandro Massa

Marketing Manager and Board of Directors - Galletti Spa

We turned to the professionals at Mondaini Partners to develop a plan aimed at establishing guidelines for our new medium-term development plan and introducing a new marketing system. The work we carried out together with the consultants has enabled us to:1) Initiate a constructive discussion within management on how to leverage our company’s strengths; 2) analyze and redefine the new target positioning; 3) identify our brand positioning and the key actions to support it; 4) Next, initiate a process to involve management in planning activities and in setting departmental and company-wide priorities. The results achieved, combined with the professionalism and expertise of the professionals at Mondaini Partners, have led us to decide to continue our collaboration for the subsequent phases of the project, which focus on strengthening governance and execution.
Alessandro Perini

General Manager - Cantine Romagnoli Srl

"Together with the professionals at Mondaini Partners, we managed my departure from the family business and my transition to the Bertola Spa group, with me taking full management of Romagnoli.We also explored the topic of startups, and this important journey led me to first establish Apitec Srl and later Squisito SRL.Programming, Planning, Cash Flow Management, Generational Succession, Business Planning, and Business Model Analysis are some of the key skills that the professionals at Mondaini Partners have taught me through a practical and professional approach.Having top-notch coaches like Davide, Massimo, and Anna has allowed me to keep exploring new strategies and methods, rather than staying stuck in my usual comfort zone.“Having been able to anticipate certain issues related to market imbalances, governance, and strategy has allowed me to continue looking optimistically toward opportunities even in the midst of the pandemic crisis.”
Enrico Pettazzoni

Partner and Operations Manager - Optovista Spa

“The areas in which the professionals at Mondaini Partners are assisting us range from budget support and management control to support for the innovation project related to our sales model.”Mondaini Partners helped us systematize and implement, in a structured and organized manner, various ideas for development and innovation that we had been considering for years.Thanks to them, we are now implementing a major project that will allow us to stand out from our competitors and navigate this difficult period for the entire industry as effectively as possible.I met the professionals at Mondaini Partners at a training course, and during those sessions I realized that the topics covered and the approach they took were very useful in a context like our family business.“So I suggested them to my father when the time came to rethink the future of our company.”
Enrico Vaccari

Partner and Sales Director - Axel Technology Srl

“The professionals at Mondaini Partners are assisting us both in the development and implementation of our medium-term development plans and in short-term planning and operational management.”One of the most significant benefits achieved thanks to their support is undoubtedly the substantial improvement in forecasting capabilities across all areas of the company, which is having a major and measurable impact on the company’s overall performance.All of this gives us the opportunity today to shape the company’s future and be less at the mercy of external events beyond our control.Their involvement has enabled our family-owned business to enhance both our business operations and our presence in key markets, while also significantly strengthening the internal atmosphere and trust among members of the management team.“Huge congratulations to their entire team.”
Filippo Colonna

Partner and CEO - Ivas Spa

We turned to the professionals at Mondaini Partners, and specifically Davide Mondaini, to develop a structured process aimed at building the guidelines for our new medium-term development project and introducing a new governance and management system.The activities carried out allowed us to achieve the following objectives: - to initiate a constructive discussion within the management team on how to further leverage our company's strengths; - to develop, with the involvement of our managers, a structured strategic and organizational assessment, led by Davide Mondaini, aimed at developing the guidelines for our development plan; - to develop a new marketing system and the fundamental concepts of objective positioning.“The results achieved through this initiative, combined with the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by Davide, led us to decide to enlist his assistance for the subsequent phases of the project, which involve further strengthening governance and execution.”
Francesca Colla

Partner and Quality Manager - Colla Spa

“The professionals at Mondaini Partners have worked closely with my family business to implement a new organizational model capable of making a significant contribution to our governance system and to the ongoing transformation and improvement of our core business processes.”Thanks to a rigorous and professional approach, as well as on-the-job training provided by their experts, the project has led to the development of both senior and non-senior internal staff in terms of their understanding and adoption of the organizational model and risk management model.The project enabled us to work together and exchange ideas at all levels of the company in a focused and systematic manner on organizational issues: formalizing existing but previously informal operating procedures, and establishing new procedures whenever areas of risk emerged that had not been adequately addressed.The work carried out also laid the groundwork for future progress and improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of business workflows.“The results achieved have lived up to all the project's promises; I would definitely recommend the professionals at Mondaini Partners—they are professional and effective.”
Giacomo Vaccari

Partner and Operations Director - Axel Technology Srl

“Mondaini Partners is helping us shape the future of the company and use methods and tools to facilitate discussions between our family members and the managers of the various business units.”Thanks to the support of Mondaini Partners, we now have a clearer picture of our production schedules and the right tools to monitor the company’s performance.Furthermore, their work is essential for coordinating both strategic and operational management activities across all areas.The collaborative work on inventory management and optimization has also been significant, aimed at improving operational efficiency while optimizing working capital.“Finally, when it comes to governance, we're light-years ahead of where we were before they stepped in.”
Giuseppe Colaiacovo

Partner and Vice President - COLACEM Spa

"The professionals at Mondaini Partners supported my family through the delicate process of restructuring the Colacem Group's corporate structure.In particular, their support has focused on the GOLD Group, which is part of the branch of the family led by me and operates in various sectors, including the production of building materials, raw materials, telecommunications, and industrial plant engineering.Thanks to their involvement, we have been able to streamline the various business areas in which the Group operates and strike a new balance between family interests and the governance of our subsidiaries.We have also introduced new management systems and new planning and control tools, which have enabled us to improve our ability to formulate and implement medium-term strategies.“The work carried out by Mondaini Partners was also instrumental in assessing our company's capital.”
Giuseppe Vaccari

Founder and General Manager - Axel Technology Srl

“We were going through a difficult period that called for a recovery plan.”The professionals at Mondaini Partners supported my company through the challenging process of strategic, organizational, and financial transformation, directly establishing and overseeing the planning, scheduling, and monitoring processes.Mondaini Partners' support was instrumental in launching a new management strategy and a new governance structure for my company.Thanks to their hands-on support and on-the-job training, we were able to reorganize and better plan the financial and competitive recovery needed to innovate and gradually transform our organization, progressively improving communication and synergy among department heads. This enabled us to change unproductive management practices and thereby improve internal efficiency.“They are currently assisting us with great professionalism and efficiency in developing our medium-term strategic plan and establishing the right positioning for our company in our target markets, with the aim of achieving a sustainable turnaround.”
Jacopo Colonna

Administrator and General Manager - Aliva Srl

“We turned to the professionals at Mondaini Partners—and specifically to Davide Mondaini—to develop a structured plan aimed at establishing the guidelines for our new medium-term development project and introducing a new governance and management system.”The activities we carried out enabled us to achieve the following objectives. Objectives achieved: - to initiate a constructive discussion within the management team on how to further capitalize on our company’s strengths;- to conduct, together with our managers, a structured strategic and organizational assessment led by Davide Mondaini, aimed at establishing the guidelines for our development plan;- to reflect on the evolution of our business model and the fundamental concepts of strategic positioning.“The results achieved through this initiative, combined with the professionalism and expertise demonstrated by Davide, led us to decide to enlist his assistance for the subsequent phases of the project, which involve further strengthening governance and execution.”
Luca Montebugnoli

Founder and President - Vivaticket Spa

“Mondaini Partners guided us through the delicate phase following Best Union's initial public offering.”During those years, the company I had founded with my sister and a few friends who shared a passion for event management was growing very quickly, thanks in part to the capital raised through the IPO.We had also acquired several companies abroad that operate in both the ticketing sector and related businesses.The process of rapid growth and international expansion required new skills and a radical overhaul of our business model—something we were unable to manage on our own.The professionals at Mondaini Partners helped us bridge this gap by providing the tools, methodologies, and—above all—the right mindset to successfully navigate the transition from a small family business to a large multinational group.“Thanks to them, we were able to grow the organization and develop our managers, a process that eventually led them to become shareholders following the company’s delisting from the stock exchange and its transformation into Vivaticket SpA.”
Marco Branzanti

Design Director - Axel Technology Srl

"The professionals at Mondaini Partners supported the company through its strategic, organizational, and financial transformation, directly establishing and overseeing the planning, scheduling, and control processes. The support from Mondaini Partners helped me launch a management and governance initiative for my company. Thanks to their support, we were able to effectively organize and plan the necessary strategic change and gradually improve and transform our organization, achieving, step by step, all the goals we had set for ourselves."
Paolo Pettazzoni

Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager - Optovista Spa

“We were going through a period of stagnation, the market was uncertain, and we had to contend with fierce competitors who were very aggressive on pricing.”I felt we needed a real strategic shift; we couldn't put it off any longer.For this sensitive project, I turned to Mondaini Partners, which effectively supported my company in reorganizing and innovating our marketing and sales processes, as well as in managing our budgeting and management control processes.We have come to appreciate the professional support they provided in helping us transform our work processes and set our sights on revitalizing the company.With the support of Mondaini Partners, during the first lockdown—when our entire industry was scrambling to mitigate the damage—we devised and implemented a plan to innovate our sales system.A plan that allows us to expand our channels, innovate our value proposition to the market, and ultimately attract new customers and generate revenue. “Their contribution in terms of rigor and method was also highly effective, enabling the entire internal team involved to work with pace, rigor, and efficiency and to achieve the strategic change we had set as our goal.”
Roberto Guizzardi

Partner, President, and CEO - Felsinea Ristorazione Srl

"For several years now, I have relied on Mondaini Partners for support in initiatives aimed at strengthening business development.In addition, their professionals have provided me with highly effective and expert assistance in special projects, improving decision-making processes, developing our internal human resources, and implementing methods and tools across various areas of the company.Thanks to Mondaini Partners, the company now has an Advisory Board that helps me plan future strategies and strategic objectives, as well as an Operations Committee tasked with translating them into operational plans and results.Mondaini Partners’ approach has introduced new ways of working, new tools, and new skills that have enabled the company to move forward with its strategic and organizational transformation.Furthermore, thanks to them, we developed and implemented the new medium-term strategic and financial plan, which was essential for securing new development financing from the banking system.I’ve known Davide Mondaini for many years and have come to appreciate him both as a professional and as a person.“Thanks to the support of Mondaini Partners, I have also strengthened my skills and expertise in fulfilling my role as a partner and CEO.”
Stefano Perini

CEO and Partner - Cantine4Valli Srl

“Mondaini Partners supported us through the delicate transition from a family-run business to a professionally managed company, helping our family establish governance structures, clarify the roles and responsibilities of the various family members working in the company, and plan and support decisions related to the generational transition.”These are issues that are very important to me, so much so that I am one of the founding members of Mondaini Partners’ research and study center: the Family Business Academy.My collaboration with Davide Mondaini has been instrumental in my development and growth, particularly when it comes to financial decisions.Furthermore, thanks to the support provided by the professionals at Mondaini Partners, I was able to explore various organizational and governance issues—particularly in the management of banks—and use their insights to clarify relationships among family members and between the family and the business.In addition, throughout the various projects, I have come to appreciate the team’s extensive expertise and professional dedication.“I've also recommended the professionals at Mondaini Partners to my fellow entrepreneurs, knowing I'd certainly make a good impression.”

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Magazine April 2023