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Roger Mitchell

Captain · DISC type DS
Founder at Albachiara SAGL
📍 Como, Lombardy, Italy

Roger is a seasoned international executive (CFO/COO/CEO) and Scottish Chartered Accountant with a background in corporate finance and M&A. He has led three IPOs and founded Albachiara SAGL, an advisory and investment firm focused on sports, media, and technology. People who have worked with him describe him as a "disruptive mind, " "sharp, " and "forward-thinking. "

His primary interests lie at the intersection of sports, music, and technology. He is the author of the book "Sport’s Perfect Storm" and a co-host of the "Are You Not Entertained? " podcast, where he discusses trends in the sports business. He has also spent his entire career working in multi-cultural, international environments.

He is a former CEO of the Scottish Premier League and holds a professional certification as an Agricultural Entrepreneur in Italy (IAP).

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Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Como, Lombardy, Italy
Personality Overview

How Roger shows up

Output-Driven
Planner & Achiever
Decisive But Calm

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Priorities

Topics Roger cares about

Sports Finance
Authored the book "Sport's Perfect Storm" and frequently analyzes the financial models and macroeconomic trends affecting the global sports industry.
Investing in SportsTech
As an angel investor, he actively advises and invests in disruptive sports technology startups, focusing on areas like AI, VR, and digital media monetization.
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Career

Work history

11-2002
Founder
Albachiara SAGL
11-2018
Investor and Chairman
SmartSportz
6-2021 - 2-2025
Investor and Advisor to Founder
Aura
1-2022 - 5-2024
Investor and Chair Advisory Board
Horizm
11-2019 - 4-2024
Investor and Advisor to Founders
Zone7
In the press

Media appearances

Roger Mitchell - Founder @ Albachiara SAGL. Featured in Finnotes.org
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Education
1996 - 1996
Diploma
INSEAD
1995 - 1995
Master
The Wharton School
1994 - 1994
Diploma
IMD
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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