The School

Why SDA Bocconi

Founded in 1971, SDA Bocconi School of Management is the international school based in Italy that leads the transformation of individuals to influence the future of people, organizations, and society.

Our educational offerings, built on rigorous and practical research, aim to transform individuals and organizations, equipping them with the tools to face the challenges of an ever-evolving global market.

They include MBA, Master, and Executive Master programs, as well as training programs developed in collaboration with companies.

 

 

SDA Bocconi is rooted in the strong tradition of Bocconi University, characterized by academic excellence and an entrepreneurial approach, offering a broad portfolio of courses and research activities. With its urban campus in Milan, one of the most sustainable in the world, a location in Rome, and a pan-Asian hub in Mumbai, SDA Bocconi stands out as a global benchmark.

The most recent rankings confirm our excellence: according to Bloomberg Businessweek, we are the 3rd business school in Europe, while the Financial Times ranks us 3rd worldwide for the Full-Time MBA and 5th in Europe among business schools.


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Our values

Our community is united around core values:

Social, ethical, and environmental responsibility
We believe the only real development is sustainable, and we cultivate responsible leaders.
Independence
We uphold genuine freedom of thought, free from cultural, political, and economic influences.
Critical Re-thinking
We foster new perspectives for analysis, research, and the professionals who choose us.
Scientific rigor
We evolve our knowledge alongside the world to consistently ensure its quality and reliability.
Imagination and creative passion
We promote innovation through a pioneering spirit and the courage to change the world as we know it.
Entrepreneurship
We not only educate but also stimulate the continuous pursuit of opportunities.
Centrality of people
We support individuals at every step and cultivate a community made of lasting, valuable connections.
Global vision
We embrace diversity and understand its value in a global context.

Executive Committee

Stefano Caselli
Dean
Lucia Benedetti
Managing Director
Catherine de Vries
Dean for International Affairs - Bocconi University
Associate Deans
Carlo Altomonte
Stakeholder Engagement Programs
Enzo Baglieri
Master Programs
David Bardolet
Asia Center
Leonardo Caporarello
Online Learning
Rossella Cappetta
Open Programs
Paola Cillo
Research (“Claudio Demattè” Research Division)
Giampaolo Gabbi
Corporate & Financial Institutions Executive Custom Programs
Alessandro Minichilli
Faculty
Francesco Perrini
Sustainability
Emanuela Prandelli
Global Executive Summer Programs
Rosanna Tarricone
Government, Health and Not for Profit
Directors
Amelia Compagni
Cergas
Leonardo Etro
International Executive Programs for CFI Division
Monica Otto
Executive Education for Government, Health and Not for Profit Division
Giovanni Tomasi
Domestic Executive Programs for CFI Division
Veronica Vecchi
Research, Innovation and International Programs for Government & Society
Staff Members
Francesco Arduini
Administration, Control and Faculty Support
Marialuisa Ortini
Business Development
Alessandro Pinna
Marketing & Communications
Debora Usai
HR and Quality Process
Francesco Billari (Rector - Bocconi University) and Riccardo Taranto (Managing Director - Bocconi University) are invited to attend the Management Board meetings.

Advisory Board

Ornella Barra
Chief Operating Officer, International Walgreens Boots Alliance
Francesca Bellettini
CEO, Yves Saint Laurent and Deputy CEO, Kering
Francesco Billari
Rector, Bocconi University
Riccardo Braglia
Executive Chairman, Helsinn SA
Stefano Caselli
Dean, SDA Bocconi School of Management
Laura Cioli
CEO, Sirti Group and Non-Executive Director, Mediobanca and Sofina
Marie-Christine Coisne
Chairman, Sonepar Group
Andrea Cuomo
Chairman, IWPrivate Investment and Founder, KnowCE
Mohamed Mansour
Chairman, Mansour Group
Michele Perrino
CEO, Demetra Holding SpA
Éloïc Peyrache
General Director and Dean, HEC Paris
Andrea Pignataro
Founder and CEO, ION Group
Bram Schot
Independent Non-executive Director of the Board of Directors, Royal Dutch Shell
Davide Serra
Founder and CEO, Algebris Investments
Giuseppe Soda
Professor of Organization Theory and Network Analysis, Bocconi University and former Dean, SDA Bocconi School of Management
Riccardo Taranto
Managing Director, Bocconi University
Tamika Tremaglio
Managing Partner, TA Sports Ventures
Peter Tufano
Harvard Business School and former Dean, Oxford Said

The Founder: Claudio Dematté