Davide Jarach

Senior executive with 20+ years of experience across industrial businesses, financial services, private equity and management consulting. Proven track record in turnaround, M&A, cross-border transactions, international expansion, organisational structuring and board governance, with direct operating exposure in China, India and South America. Trusted by shareholders, boards and entrepreneurs to lead complex situations requiring profitability recovery, financial discipline, strategic repositioning and stronger execution.

Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (2023-01 – Present)

Advisor on strategic development, acquisitions and general management issues, with focus on family-owned businesses and cross-border industrial situations.

• Since 2023, advising a Chinese company on the acquisition of an Italian competitor with c.€200M revenue and 500 employees, including transaction support and the Golden Power approval process with the Italian Government.
• Supported acquisition evaluation, negotiation strategy and post-deal structuring in the packaging and industrial sectors.

Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Advisor on strategic development, acquisitions and general management issues, with focus on family-owned businesses and cross-border industrial situations.

• Supported acquisition evaluation, negotiation strategy and post-deal structuring in the packaging and industrial sectors.

Chairman, Goglio Tianjin Packaging at Goglio Group (2012-01 – 2023-12)

Led the turnaround and long-term development of the Group's Chinese operations.

• Interim General Manager: Sep 2015 – Jul 2016
• Merged three China-based Group entities into a single legal structure.
• Increased production value from RMB 149M in 2012 to RMB 245M in 2022, delivering 5.7% CAGR.
• Improved financial position from RMB 48M net debt to RMB 73M net cash.
• Turned net results from RMB 5.5M loss to RMB 16M profit and reduced inventories from RMB 82M to RMB 54M.

Strategic Development Officer at Goglio Group (2011-01 – 2023-12)

Oversaw Group operations outside Europe, including China, India and Brazil.

• Established the Group's Indian subsidiary and supervised activities in South America.
• Led selected M&A initiatives and strategic partnerships at Group level.
• Completed the acquisition of a majority stake in a South American competitor, adding c.US$50M revenue and 14% EBITDA margin.
• Represented the Company in industry associations, including GIFLEX and ASSOGRAFICI.

Chief Executive Officer at Banca Arner (Italia) S.p.A. (2004-01 – 2009-12)

Led the launch, strategic development and growth of the bank.

• Built assets under management from zero in 2004 to approximately €400M by year-end 2007.
• Expanded headcount from 10 to 33 through the recruitment of key professionals.

Junior Partner at J. Hirsch & Co. Management and Consulting (2000-01 – 2004-12)

Led private equity transactions with a focus on mid-sized, family-owned Italian businesses.

• Assessed target companies, identified value drivers and supported negotiation and deal structuring.

Project Leader / Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) (1996-01 – 2000-12)

Managed consulting teams across strategy, M&A and operations projects in industrial, financial services and consumer sectors.

• Maintained direct client relationships with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders.
• Delivered strategic assessments, market entry analyses and organisational redesign engagements.

Financial Analyst at PASFIN Securities SIM (SO.PA.F. Group) (1991-01 – 1994-12)

Italian Equity Salesman at Roberto Tedeschi – Stock Broker (1988-01 – 1990-12)

Generalist, Equity Department at PASFIN S.p.A. (SO.PA.F. Group) (1986-01 – 1987-12)

MBA – SDA Bocconi School of Management (1995-12)

Degree in Political Science – University of Milan (1991-12)