Ercole Manzi is an experienced international financial board-level executive and advisor with over 15 years of extensive knowledge in enhancing companies' risk profile, reducing their tax burden, and leading effective IPO processes and cross-border M&A in various major transactions. He studied MBA, International Financial Management at MIT Sloan School of Management, followed by Chinese Studies at Shenzhen University, and internationally renowned International Tax Law and Economics degrees at Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza." His knowledge of local regulations and the complexity of various countries' cultures is like a playbook to minimize costs and risks. Ercole has improved companies' valuation by up to 20% (in excess of $1Bn) and held the number one spot in Schroders and Merrill Lynch, within M&A for cross-border deals in excess of $1bn. He has also been Partner at EM Consultant, Non-Executive Director at Tricone Development (Investment Fund), CFO at Compagnia Investimenti Sviluppo (Private Equity Fund), Partner Corporate Finance & Risk Advisory at NewSmith Capital Partners LLP (Hedge Fund), Director, Senior Vice President, and Vice President of Merrill Lynch, Senior Associate at Schroders (now Citigroup), and formerly Partner at Studio Manzi Consultants. Ercole's experience is a valuable asset to anyone looking to expand their business internationally while lowering funding costs, reducing tax liabilities, and optimizing the company's valuation. His interests include International Financial Management, Chinese Studies, and International Tax Law.