Antonio Moniaci

International Executive with more than 25 years of experience leading investment holdings, listed financial institutions and cross-border businesses across Italy and South-Eastern Europe.

Extensive

Board experience overseeing banking institutions with more than €2 billion in combined assets. Proven track record in governance, M&A, corporate finance, international trading, business transformation and shareholder value creation.

C-LEVEL at Cerere (2002 – Present)

Cerere is a family-owned investment holding operating through two Strategic Business Units: 1.

Corporate

Finance & Strategic Investments — Acquisition, management and governance of significant and controlling interests in listed banks, financial institutions and hospitality companies across Central and South-Eastern Europe (Companies invested: Podravska Banka, Hipotekarna Banka, http Primorje) 2- International Trading & Value-Chain Development — International trading of commodities, food ingredients and traditional Italian food products, together with private-label development, supply-chain optimization and cross-border commercial partnerships.

CFO & COO at Cerere (2014 – Present)

Lead the holding company’s financial, operational and commercial activities, reporting directly to shareholders.

• Manage profit and loss, budgeting, cash flow, financial planning and operating performance
• Coordinate capital allocation and monitor the financial and strategic performance of portfolio companies
• Represent Cerere in negotiations with banks, investment bankers, investors, advisors and strategic partners
• Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, customers, logistics providers and financial institutions
• Lead international trading activities, supply-chain optimization and private-label development projects
• Support cross-border investment transactions, corporate governance activities and strategic partnerships
• Contributed to increasing annual turnover to approximately €30 million, compared with €5.8 million in 2002.

Director of Group Corporate Development at Cerere (2009 – 2013)

Head of Sales & Marketing at Cerere (2002 – 2008)

• Developed strategic relationships with suppliers, customers, retailers, distributors and value-chain partners.
• Negotiated agreements with leading Italian and Croatian large-scale retail groups
• Secured the listing of more than 50 food and beverage product references
• Developed and launched several successful private-label product lines
• Achieved a 22% market share within two years in the sugar category
• Supported the expansion of the company’s international trading activities and commercial network

Member of the Supervisory Board, Chairman of the Risk & Compliance Committee, Member of the Remuneration Committee at Hipotekarna Banka (2022-01 – Present)

Supervisory Board member of one of Montenegro’s Leading listed bank with approximately €1 billion in total assets and over 300 employees.

• Oversaw CEO performance
• Supervised ICAAP, ILAAP, Risk Appetite
• Capital planning
• Regulatory relationships
• Oversight of Corporate governance
• Compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Supervision of internal audit and regulatory processes
• Approval of strategic investments and major financial decisions
• Review of business plans
• Financial performance and budgeting
• Oversight of executive compensation and MBO frameworks.

Member of the Supervisory Board at Podravska Banka (2016-04 – Present)

Supervisory Board member of Croatia’s oldest listed banking institutions, with approximately €1 billion in assets and over 250 employees.

• Challenged and Approved Strategic Plans, Capital Plans and Annual budgets
• Oversaw Enterprise Risk Management
• Internal Audit and Regulatory Compliance
• Evaluated financial performance
• Capital adequacy and liquidity position
• Approved executive remuneration policies
• MBO frameworks and succession planning
• Supervised governance effectiveness and Board committee activities
• Reviewed M&A opportunities, strategic investments and business transformation initiatives
• Ensured compliance with Central Bank regulations and international governance standards
• Monitored ESG strategy, operational resilience and cybersecurity governance.

Board Member at Rotonium Srl (2025-12 – Present)

Deeptech company focused on the development of scalable, room temperature Photonic Quantum.

CEO & Founder at Photoniqa Srl (2025-09 – Present)

Investment club deal focused on high-potential quantum computing and deep-tech opportunities.

Senior Advisor & Co-owner at Vitalize Diagnostics Srl (2025-06 – Present)

Business Angel in Innovative startup operating in the Sportech sector, developing predictive solutions to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries through salivary diagnostics and biomarker analysis.

Senior Advisor at HAIZUM Strategic Government Affairs (2023-04 – Present)

Providing strategic advisory services in government affairs and institutional relations.

Local Ambassador at American Chamber of Commerce in Italy (2021-06 – Present)

Supporting the development of economic and cultural relations between Italy and the United States while promoting transatlantic business cooperation.

Founder, Board Member & Senior Partner at Estia Partners Srl (2004-05 – 2010-12)

Consulting firm specialized in intangible asset valuation and strategic financial advisory. Advising companies on intellectual property and non-tangible asset valuation, supporting strategic and financial assessment processes

Executive Director at Alumni Master Association, SDA Bocconi School of Management (2005-09 – 2007-01)

Managed and expanded an international alumni network of over 8,000 professionals across 70 countries. Strengthened member engagement and international networking initiatives, Coordinated strategic communication and institutional relationships.

Master in Business Administration – MIB School of Management, Trieste, (Italy) (2016-11)

Master in Marketing & Ecommerce – SDA Bocconi School of Management, Milan, (Italy) (2001-12)

Degree in Business Management – University of Calabria, Rende (Italy) (1997-05)