Our
Team
SIMONE BONGIOVANNI
Co-founder of the I Tennis Foundation, over the past seven years he has gained significant experience at the most prestigious tennis academies, earning the title of Tennis Coach at the Sanchez-Casal Tennis Academy in Barcelona, the international PTR Professional Teaching qualification, 11&Under, 17&Under, and the ICI Tennis Coach qualification, level 1&2, singles and doubles, at the ES Academy in Naples, Florida.
In 2025, he earned the GPTCA Level 3 Coach qualification and the Acsi National Master qualification.
Since 2021, he has been the team manager of the Little Tennis Champions, I Tennis Foundation for Ukrainian Kids, and Cuneo Tennis Talents programs.
Since 2021, he has been working on the Technical Committee of the I Tennis Foundation with Gipo Arbino, Ivan Ljubicic, Emilio Sanchez, and Stefano Massari.
GIOVANNI ANNICCHINO
Is a lawyer from the Turin Bar Association specialized mainly in private and public international law. He actively participates in the organization of the charity, never failing to give his valuable support.
FILIPPO FANFANI
Former procurement Director at Fiat SpA and Ansaldo STS, is a manager with over 20-years career in multinational companies, most of which in senior management positions such as purchasing director at a global level. He made a great contribution from the very beginning in terms of ideas and development of the initiative.
NICOLA VERDUN DI CANTOGNO
A business development expert with a long experience in the sports sector and a background as Head of Global Partnerships at Juventus FC, since 2016 he has held the position of Head of Business Development at Tifosy Capital & Advisory and is a member of the Board of Directors of Tifosy Italia S.p.A.
GIUSEPPE MARTORANA
Sales Director with over twenty years of experience managing Sales & Marketing strategies, listening and empathy are his hallmarks. A tennis enthusiast and strategic networking specialist, he puts his skills to work for the Foundation, translating solidarity into concrete opportunities and scholarships dedicated to the future of young talent.
ANTONIO FRANCESCO MORONE
Qualified lawyer and Ph.D., he has been involved in corporate criminal law for twenty years, also serving as a Supervisory Board member in renowned companies.
A lecturer in criminal law, he is the author of numerous publications in the same field.
MARCELLO PRESICCI
A Senior Executive Advisor, university lecturer and professional journalist, Marcello Presicci has extensive experience in institutional relations, public affairs and strategic communication. He works with leading financial, infrastructure and cultural organisations, advising chairmen, CEOs and senior management on governance, institutional positioning and relations with ministries, authorities and national and European stakeholders.
He is Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Foundation for Financial Education (FEDUF – ABI) and Senior Advisor to major organisations such as the ENPAIA Foundation, Green Arrow Capital, APCO Worldwide and Autostrade per l’Italia. He also holds positions of responsibility in the cultural sector, including chairing the Advisory Board of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation.
A registered journalist, he is a professor at LUISS Business School and Link Campus University, where he teaches communication, lobbying and institutional relations. He has collaborated with the Vatican Television Centre and Confindustria Radio Televisioni, and is the author of analyses and contributions for international institutions and media. He founded the ‘Vivere nella Comunità’ School of Politics.
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MANUEL GALANTE
Sales Director and Partner of Deine Group. He is an expert in cost optimization related to flexible staffing of enterprises. He has more than 20 years’ experience in Human Resources. Involved in sports ever since, he believes in the values of solidarity, loyalty, respect for the individual and rules as extraordinary tools for building transferable skills.
ALESSANDRO UMBERTO BELLUZZO
Double degree in Economics and Law from Bocconi University of Milan and Master in International Taxation, Alessandro is a Barrister – registered with the BAR of England and Wales and is accredited as a Trust Estate Practitioner (“TEP”) in the UK where he practices as a founding partner of Belluzzo International Partners and Trust & Wealth dealing mainly with estate planning with a focus on individuals and family business
Alongside his professional activities, he has lectured at the Bocconi University of Milan and is a regular lecturer at specialized conferences in England and around the world, including through his role as Deputy Chair of the STEP Cross-Border Estates Special Interest Group.
Alessandro was appointed in 2017 Knight of the Star of Italy by the Italian Ambassador in London for his merits in promoting dialogue between the Italian and British business communities. Since 2019 he has held the position of President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom.
- PROJECT MANAGER: Simone Bongiovanni
- SECRETARY FOUNDATION: Giovanni Annicchino
- ORGANIZATIONAL SECRETARY: Sara Cannillo
- HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS: Matteo Musso
- VIDEO PRODUCTION MANAGER: Gabriele Bertotti
- IT MANAGER: Roberto Bozzano
- DPO – DATA PROTECTION OFFICER: Elena Ferraris