Team

The founder

Gino Costa


Managing roles in Fiat Group and Volvo Group, driving commercial and industrial operations in Turkey, UK, Italy, Middle East, Eastern Europe and China. From 2016, independent senior consultant for business management and international business development, Country Advisor for Investment Office of Türkiye.

International network and knowledge: globally expanding company’s potential.

Result oriented strategy builder: breaking down complexity and building up solid processes for a sustainable strategy.

J.V. and manufacturing contract negotiation and management.

The Costacvconsulting team

Alfredo Nocera


Aerospace engineer with 25 years’ sales and marketing experience in multinational companies of aerospace and automotive industries, (Agusta Westland/Leonardo Helicopters, Meritor Inc., and Piaggio Aero). Independent senior consultant since 2016, expert in global business development, new products launch, marketing, international negotiations, joint ventures, communication, people/organizational growth. Country Advisor for Investment Office of Türkiye.
Delivering value and opening new opportunities for customers, based on his strong technical competence, hands-on approach, focus personality, wide network.

Maurizio Manera


Senior Executive in Fiat Group, CFO and Board Memeber in JV – PRC, Portugal, Africa and ME - driving commercial and industrial operations in APAC, Türkiye, Central Asia. Independent consultant since 2017 for business management and business development.
Proven track record in restructuring commercial activities and improving financial performance in medium size companies thanks to a strong financial background, capacity to develop medium term strategies and improving an efficient team spirit in a multicultural environment.

Rosario Carlino


Former Vice-President & General Manager at Colgate Palmolive, with strong expertise in the FMCG, Cosmetic and Pet Food sectors.
32+ years of experience in Developed and Emerging Markets, covering more than 30 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa, with solid international connections and network.
Currently operating as independent senior consultant for business development and management. Cooperating with GLG and ProSapient Consulting .
Areas of expertise: P&L + Pricing management, Go-to-Market, new Markets entry, Shopper Marketing, Negotiations and multi-cultural leadership.

Paul Julius Michicich


Histrionic business man with 25+ years’ sales and marketing experience in several sectors as like textile, nautical, industrial air treatment, merchandising, advertising, gained at the main players of each sector. Management consultant since 2019.
Born in Italy, he is an Italian, American, Turkish and Croatian based in Türkiye.
Expert in global business development (Europe/Middle East/Asia), new products launch, marketing, international negotiations, joint ventures, communication, people/organizational growth.
Strong technical background, broad experience, hands-on approach, wide network.