Roberto Sambuco is an investment banker and principal investor with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. He specializes in operations that promote economic development, corporate crisis management, and public/private partnerships. With in-depth knowledge of regulated markets, particularly telecommunications and energy, he currently focuses on investments to support the growth of Italian companies and strategic infrastructure for the country. In the past, he has worked in M&A, corporate finance, turnaround, and business strategy, with a strong interest in innovation and digitalization, also as a university lecturer.

Experience:
– Macquarie Capital (December 2021): Senior Managing Director and Head of Italy, leading complex investments across various sectors.
– Vitale&Co (2014-2021): Partner, managed investment banking operations for major Italian and foreign groups.
– Ministry of Economic Development (2009-2014): Head of the Communications Department, implemented the national broadband and ultra-broadband plans, liberalized the postal sector, and managed significant radio frequency reforms.
– **Italian Digital Champion** at the European Commission (2012-2013): Represented Italy in promoting the Digital Agenda.
– **Other Experience:** Founder of a strategic business consulting firm (2006-2008), top manager at WIND SPA (2002-2006), founding member of the Italian Communications Regulatory Authority (1998-2002).

He has published articles in major national newspapers and magazines and has been a speaker at numerous national and international events.