Mauro Giacosa is the Chief Financial Officer at Ferrara Candy Company, leveraging a significant career in finance with the Ferrero Group. At Ferrero, he held multiple CFO roles across various European regions. He earned a Masters degree in Economics from Università degli Studi di Torino and is focused on strategic financial planning and driving growth.
Mauro is deeply immersed in the global confectionery industry, an interest spanning his entire career. He stays current on broader business strategies and leadership insights, following publications such as the Harvard Business Review. His professional life reflects a strong commitment to the consumer goods sector.
His strategic vision for finance extends beyond numbers; he aims to be a key business partner to the CEO, enabling brand investment and innovation.
Mauro Giacosa
Chief Financial Officer at Ferrara
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Strategic Finance
Views the finance function as a crucial business partner for enabling strategy, brand investment, and driving profitable growth, a philosophy he has shared in interviews.
CPG Industry Growth
His entire career has been dedicated to the confectionery CPG sector, navigating market dynamics and innovation at both Ferrero and Ferrara.
International Expansion
Possesses extensive experience managing finances across diverse European markets and is now a key part of Ferrara's strategy for international growth.
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Work History
9-2024
Chief Financial Officer at Ferrara
9-2017 - 9-2024
CFO Europe at Ferrero
9-2012 - 8-2017
CFO Central & Eastern Europe at Ferrero
9-2011 - 8-2012
CFO Central Europe (D-A-CH and Nordics) at Ferrero
7-1992 - 8-1994
Bankruptcy Specialist - Chartered Accountant at Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili
Education
Master degree of Economics from Università degli Studi di Torino
Executive Program from Saint Joseph's University
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Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Financial Officer at Ferrara
