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Stefano Modena
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Stefano Modena

Managing Partner

Governance Advisors ↗

Experienced Managing Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and Corporate Governance. Strong business development professional graduated from Università Bocconi.

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He is a Managing Partner of Governance Advisors and has held senior roles in multinational and listed companies. He is active as an independent director, member of supervisory bodies, and Data Protection Officer.
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Commercial Intelligence & Market Research

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02

Legal & Contracting

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03

Transactions & Deals

Cross-border transaction support from early structuring and diligence through signing, closing and integration.

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04

Risk, Compliance & Financial Integrity

Compliance and financial-integrity support across sanctions, anti-bribery, AML, third-party risk and related controls.

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Corporate & Entity Services

Entity formation, governance and corporate maintenance for businesses establishing or changing an international presence.

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06

Disputes & Resolution

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Technology, Data & Cyber

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Tax & International Structuring

Tax and structuring decisions for businesses, investments and transactions that operate across more than one jurisdiction.

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Accounting, Reporting & Statutory Compliance

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Finance & Treasury

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Audit & Assurance

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Governance Advisors

La nostra storia Governance Advisors è stata fondata da professionisti con una lunga esperienza nel supportare le aziende nella definizione e nell 'implementazione di modelli di governance efficaci. Fondato nel 2010, il nostro studio si è rapidamente affermato come punto di riferimento nella consulenza in…

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EMAIL smodena@governanceadvisors.it Send email → PHONE +39 3666608116 Call direct →
OFFICE LOCATION Via Marco Ulpio Traiano 33/C, Milan, Italy Milan · Italy
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