Emiliano Finocchi is an academic and senior consultant with over a decade of experience bridging academia and industry, specializing in international business, project finance, and energy. At Luiss Business School in Rome, he teaches and conducts research in these areas, having published multiple studies on related topics. He currently is the Scientific Director for several courses, designing custom executive programs for corporate clients. Additionally, he is a Leadership Team Member within Luiss Business School Open Consulting, where he acts as a senior lead consultant specializing in internationalization (including mergers and acquisitions), project finance, and financial engineering.  

His academic credentials include a Doctorate in Business Administration from Temple University’s Fox School of Business, a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Liverpool, and a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza. These qualifications underpin his research in business strategy, internationalization and energy transitions, with a particular focus on sustainable development and project finance modeling.  

With extensive senior consulting experience in Africa and the Middle East, he adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating technological, financial and strategic insights. Fluent in Italian, Portuguese, English, and Spanish, he prepares both students and executives to navigate complex global challenges, particularly in infrastructure, energy, and industrial processes. His expertise in academic research and practical applications enables him to deliver forward-thinking solutions in international business across various industries.