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States General of the Space Economy

Yesterday, Nicola Granaldi took part in the first edition of the 'States General of the Space Economyorganised by theParliamentary Intergroup for the Space Economy.

A unique event in the Italian panorama, dedicated to enhancing the national space supply chain and actively contributing to the growth of a strategic sector for the Country System.

With the aim of addressing the global challenges and opportunities of the new space economyThe event was attended by authoritative representatives of the Parliamentary Intergroup for the Space Economy, the government, the Italian space industry, the world of business, higher education, research and trade associations.

Specifically, as AIPAS members, we took part in the working session dedicated to defence, cybersecurity and intelligencewhich examined the challenges facing the aerospace sector as a critical national security asset (critical infrastructure protection, satellite communications security and cyber attack prevention).

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Degree in Business Administration from the University of Naples 'Federico II' with an MBA in Business Management achieved with high merit in 2008 by winning a scholarship provided by Invitalia S.p.A. from which she was selected in the first months of attendance as the best MBA profile.

After a brief experience in Invitalia S.p.A., he immediately held increasingly important roles in the management of Administration, Finance and Control of companies operating in the defence sector, theInformation Technology, of Cyber and National Security. In addition, she was Treasury Manager in companies operating in theEnergy.

He obtained an Executive Master in Finance (EMF) at SDA Bocconi in 2020, with a specialisation in Corporate Finance & Control and, in 2022, a further specialisation track in Asset, Wealth Management also at SDA Bocconi.

For over five years it has been the Chief Financial Officer of the Defence Tech Group, whose listing process he followed on the Euronext Growth Milan segment of Borsa Italiana.

From 2017 to 2024, she was a member of the boards of directors of all the legal entity of the Defence Tech Group with delegated powers over their financial management and from October 2021 to October 2024 was a Board Member of the Holding Company.

It is currently also Investor Relations Manager of the listed Defence Tech and follows all ESG issues of the Group.

In July 2021, she was recognised by Federmanager as one of the best talents under 44 at national level, receiving an important award as Young Manager 2020.