Gimede Gigante

Gimede Gigante is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Finance at Bocconi University, serving as Director of ICE - Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi, Director of the European Fintech Hub of Milan, and Program Director of the International Management-China MiM degree. He teaches across multiple programs including the Bachelor in International Economics and Finance (BIEF), Master's in Business Administration (CLEAM), and the Bocconi China Master in Shanghai.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Bocconi University, a PhD in Banking & Finance from the University of Rome, and an International Teaching Programme from SDA Bocconi, with post-doctoral research at NYU Stern and Columbia Business School.

Gigante's research spans Banking and Finance, focusing on Corporate Finance, Financial Regulation, Fintech, Investment Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, and Corporate Sustainability. His work bridges theoretical finance with real-world applications in fintech innovation and sustainable business practices.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in M&A dynamics (particularly gender diversity impacts and sustainability premiums), treasury market volatility modeling, private equity performance in European SMEs, and foundational investment banking infrastructure. These works consistently intersect finance with emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Graduate School Teaching Award (2023)
• Undergraduate School Teaching Awards (2015, 2016, 2020)

Gigante has advised the Italian Parliament's Finance Committee (2016-2018) and currently serves on Harvard Business Review's Advisory Council and Assofintech's national board. His industry engagement includes board directorships at a listed Italian bank and fintech startups like Casavo SPA, demonstrating strong academia-industry knowledge transfer despite limited explicit grant documentation.

He leads the Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship (ICE) center and European Fintech Hub, driving collaborative initiatives between Bocconi University and financial institutions to advance fintech research and corporate finance innovation.