We believe in extraordinary businesses

Perpethua is a company that deeply cares about the ecosystem of Small and Medium Enterprises.Businesses born and grown through the passion, tenacity, and sacrifice of extraordinary entrepreneurs.Today, many of them face complex challenges related to business continuity: unresolved generational transitions, an uncertain macroeconomic environment, technological acceleration, and evolving business models.In this scenario, a successor or internal figure ready to take on these challenges and lead the company is often missing.Perpethua was founded to support these entrepreneurs during a crucial stage in their professional lives, helping them find the most suitable solution to ensure continuity and value for their business.

Il nostro Team

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Tobia Piovesan

Equity Partner

Tobia Piovesan

Equity Partner

Tobia is an Equity Partner at Perpethua.

Born in Bassano del Grappa and based in Milan, he has over 10 years of experience in Corporate Finance and extraordinary finance operations, working for major consulting firms and emerging tech companies.

He began his career at Business Integration Partners, in the CFO Service practice, where he supported C-level executives in the Publishing and Telco & Media sectors. He further built his experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers, focusing on M&A, Post-Merger Integration, and Value Creation across several sectors including Pharma, Energy, Manufacturing, Gaming, and Infrastructure.

Tobia holds an international MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs and a master’s degree in Management with honours from the University of Trento.

He speaks Italian, English, and French.

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Pavlo Gjonikaj

Equity Partner

Pavlo Gjonikaj

Equity Partner

Pavlo is an Equity Partner at Perpethua, based in Milan. With over 10 years of experience in M&A transactions, valuations, and financial due diligence, he assists Private Equity funds and Corporates in optimising the value of their deals.

Before joining Perpethua, he spent six years at Deloitte, handling audit services, valuations, business modelling, and financial due diligence. He also served as CFO and Managing Director at SuperG, an exclusive Italian mountain club, leading its financial and corporate operations.

Throughout his career, he has worked on projects in sectors such as automotive, fashion, retail, pharma, industrials, and food & beverage.

Pavlo holds a degree in International Business and Economics. He speaks Italian and Albanian (native), English (advanced), and French (basic).

Filippo

Filippo Paulon

Partner

Filippo Paulon

Partner

Filippo è Partner di Perpethua, basato a Milano.

Specializzato in operazioni di finanza straordinaria, con oltre 10 anni di esperienza in contesti di Turnaround & Restructuring e Special Situations, sia lato investitore che a supporto dell’impresa. Ha iniziato la carriera in Bayview, occupandosi di due diligence finanziaria e underwriting di portafogli UTP e NPL per conto di Bayview Global Opportunities Fund S.C.S..

Ha consolidato la propria esperienza in Prelios Group come Restructuring Manager nel team Top & Large Files, gestendo un portafoglio UTP di circa 300mln€ – e come libero professionista assistendo clienti Corporate in operazioni di ristrutturazione, Piani di Risanamento e Debt Advisory, concludendo con successo operazioni per un controvalore pari a circa 50mln€.

Filippo è laureato in Economia e Finanza presso l’UCSC e ha conseguito un Executive Master in Corporate Finance.

Andrea

Andrea Cardarelli

Vice President

Andrea Cardarelli

Vice President

Andrea è Vice President di Perpethua, con base a Milano.

Si occupa di operazioni di M&A affiancando imprenditori e investitori finanziari in processi di acquisizione e cessione.

Ha maturato significativa esperienza nella strutturazione ed esecuzione di operazioni straordinarie lungo l’intero ciclo della transazione - dall’origination alla negoziazione e closing - contribuendo alla definizione di strategie di valorizzazione e posizionamento competitivo degli asset.

In precedenza, ha lavorato in Ways Advisory e nel Corporate & Investment Banking di Mediobanca.

È laureato in Ingegneria Gestionale presso il Politecnico di Milano e ha maturato esperienze accademiche internazionali presso la University of Cambridge - Judge Business School e la Nova School of Business and Economics.

Marta

Marta Colonnese

Associate

Marta Colonnese

Associate

Marta è M&A Associate in Perpethua, con base a Milano.

Nel suo ruolo supporta imprenditori e investitori nell’ambito di operazioni di finanza straordinaria, affiancandoli lungo i processi di acquisizione e cessione (M&A), dalla fase di analisi preliminare fino alle fasi esecutive della transazione.

Prima di entrare in Perpethua, ha maturato la propria esperienza in EY all’interno del team Finance & Transformation, dove ha contribuito a progetti di FP&A advisory, budgeting, forecasting e analisi strategico-finanziaria a supporto di gruppi multinazionali operanti nei settori Life Sciences e Healthcare.

Ha conseguito con lode una Double Degree in Banking and Finance presso la London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) e l’Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore.

Samuele

Samuele Romeo

Analyst

Samuele Romeo

Analyst

Samuele è M&A Analyst di Perpethua, basato a Milano.

Si occupa principalmente di attività di origination e business development, supportando l’identificazione e la connessione tra investitori e imprenditori nell’ambito di operazioni di M&A.

Affianca inoltre il team nelle attività di execution lungo le diverse fasi del processo, contribuendo alla preparazione dei materiali informativi, alla gestione delle interlocuzioni e all’analisi preliminare delle opportunità.

Precedentemente, ha maturato esperienza in ambito business development nel settore B2B SaaS, lavorando su iniziative di sviluppo commerciale, strutturazione del network relazionale e individuazione di nuove opportunità di crescita.

È laureato in Economia Aziendale e Management presso l’Università Bocconi e ha conseguito un MSc in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation presso la Nova School of Business and Economics di Lisbona.

Rebecca

Rebecca Colombo

Analyst

Rebecca Colombo

Analyst

Rebecca Colombo è Analyst di Perpethua, con base a Milano.

Si occupa di operazioni di finanza straordinaria, affiancando imprenditori e investitori lungo l’intero ciclo del processo di M&A, dall'analisi preliminare fino al Closing.

Ha maturato esperienza in ambito Venture Capital e business analysis, sviluppando solide competenze nell’analisi finanziaria, nella valutazione d’azienda e nel supporto a decisioni strategiche, con un approccio orientato alla creazione di valore e alla sostenibilità industriale delle operazioni.

È laureata con lode in Economia Aziendale, con un percorso accademico internazionale tra LIUC e IESEG School of Management, e in Management presso la LUISS Guido Carli.

Linda

Linda Grizzo

Analyst

Linda Grizzo

Analyst

Linda è M&A Analyst di Perpethua, con base a Milano.

Partecipa alle attività di execution delle operazioni di finanza straordinaria, supportando imprenditori e investitori nelle diverse fasi del processo di M&A, con particolare attenzione agli aspetti economico-finanziari e alla comprensione delle dinamiche operative delle PMI.

Ha maturato oltre cinque anni di esperienza presso lo Studio Pilisi Cimenti, lavorando a stretto contatto con Piccole e Medie Imprese e occupandosi principalmente di contabilità aziendale, analisi di bilancio e adempimenti societari.

Ha conseguito la laurea in Economia e Legislazione d’Impresa presso l’Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, arricchendo il proprio percorso con un’esperienza internazionale presso KEDGE Business School di Bordeaux.

Senior Advisory Board

Giuseppe Recchi

Senior Advisor

Giuseppe Recchi

Senior Advisor/Senior Executive and Board Member

Civil engineer Giuseppe Recchi has over 30 years of experience in leading and transforming multinational companies in infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, healthcare, and finance.

He was CEO of Affidea Group, a European leader in medical diagnostics, where he led a turnaround, doubling EBITDA and completing over 30 international acquisitions. Previously, he held senior positions such as Executive Chairman of Telecom Italia, Chairman of Eni, and CEO of GE South Europe, gaining strong international experience in M&A and business development.

He has served on the boards of leading companies and institutions and was awarded the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro (Order of Merit for Labour).

Luca Zesi

Senior Advisor

Luca Zesi

Senior Advisor/Equity Partner of Deloitte M&A Transaction Services, Italy.

Luca is an Equity Partner of Deloitte Italy’s Transaction Services team. He has worked for over twenty years on acquisition and vendor due diligence engagements, participating in numerous transactions in Italy, the UK, and other European countries. Luca has developed strong expertise in Transaction Services, having worked with major private equity funds and corporates on significant domestic and international deals across sectors such as manufacturing, business services, energy, etc.

Luca also worked at Deloitte UK for about 2 years and is a certified chartered accountant.

Key Clients
Carlyle, Armonia SGR, Pillarstone (KKR), Apposite, Bravo Investments, Star Capital SGR, Arcadia, Aksia, Andera, Wise.

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Franco Vernassa

Senior Advisor

Franco Vernassa

Senior Advisor/Chartered Accountant and Auditor.

Dottore commercialista e tributarista con oltre 35 anni di esperienza nei settori fiscale e societario, ha sviluppato la propria carriera all’interno di primarie realtà industriali e finanziarie, in particolare IFI (oggi EXOR), ricoprendo ruoli di responsabilità nella fiscalità nazionale e internazionale, nelle ristrutturazioni societarie e nella consulenza a gruppi multinazionali.

Chartered accountant and tax advisor with over 35 years of experience in tax and corporate matters, he built his career in major industrial and financial groups, especially IFI (now EXOR), holding key roles in national and international taxation, corporate restructuring, and advising multinational groups.

A freelancer since 2009 and Of Counsel at EY Tax & Legal, he actively collaborates with Confindustria and the Italian Chartered Accountants Association on tax and business-related topics. Adjunct professor at the University of Turin since 2005, he is an author of publications, has written for Il Sole 24 Ore, and co-authored key texts on tax and accounting matters.

Fabio Planamente

Senior Advisor

Fabio Planamente

Senior Advisor/Entrepreneur in the nautical sector.

Entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the nautical and industrial sectors, he has held leadership roles in prominent companies within the Italian manufacturing landscape. Since 2014, he has led Cantiere del Pardo, a historic Italian yacht company, serving as CEO and guiding it through a period of strong growth and international revitalisation. Under his leadership, the shipyard expanded its offerings, strengthened its brand, and consolidated its presence in foreign markets, also through the support of private equity funds.

Today, he is a partner and board member of Cantiere del Pardo S.p.A., Vice President of Confindustria Nautica, and works as an independent advisor, supporting entrepreneurs and investors with a focus on sustainable growth, governance, and the enhancement of Italian industrial excellence.