Alberto Dell'Acqua

Alberto Dell'Acqua serves as Director of the Milan Hub at Luiss Business School and Associate Professor of Corporate Finance at Mercatorum University in Rome since 2024, with over 20 years of academic experience spanning SDA Bocconi School of Management, Bocconi University, and international institutions in Lebanon, Bulgaria, Libya, and Australia.

He holds a degree in Business Economics with full marks from Bocconi University and a PhD in Corporate Finance from the University of Trieste.

His research focuses on corporate finance, private equity and venture capital, and corporate governance, examining board structures, investment strategies, and cross-border value creation through rigorous empirical analysis.

Recent publications reveal consistent contributions to financial literature, particularly in venture capital diversification, emerging market M&As, and governance mechanisms, published in high-impact journals including Eurasian Business Review and Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting.

His research earned the Highly Commended on Emerald Literati Awards 2018 for groundbreaking work on board independence and M&A performance.

Professionally, Dell'Acqua founded and leads a corporate financial advisory firm while serving as Vice President of an investment firm specializing in high-growth SMEs. He sits on boards of public/private companies and mentors international startups, with research funded by Confindustria, the Chamber of Commerce, and major trade associations.

As Director of the Milan Hub, he drives strategic initiatives for Luiss Business School's Milan operations, integrating academic excellence with professional development in Italy's financial capital.