Global Trade Horizons: Strategies and New Routes to Compete in Global Markets
On 15 September, in Milan, the IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo hosted Global Trade Horizons, an event dedicated to exploring the transformations reshaping international trade amid new geopolitical balances, evolving supply chains, and the emergence of new trade routes.
The initiative brought together CFOs, treasurers, finance executives, and managers from internationally active companies, providing practical insights into the challenges and opportunities businesses face in supporting their growth and internationalization strategies.
The event was opened by Stefano Favale, Head of Global Transaction Banking, IMI CIB Division, Intesa Sanpaolo, who highlighted how the ability to anticipate change, diversify business relationships, and effectively manage risks is becoming increasingly critical for competing in global markets.
The conference, moderated by Francesca Trolio, Head of GTB Business Planning & Development, IMI CIB Division, Intesa Sanpaolo, featured a keynote speech by Nunzio Digiacomo, Senior Partner at McKinsey, who examined the evolution of international trade in light of current economic and geopolitical dynamics. His analysis emphasized the growing importance of new manufacturing hubs, strategic investments, and supply chains linked to innovation and artificial intelligence.
The discussion continued with a roundtable moderated by Antonio Rossi, Head of GTB Sales North West & Lombardy, IMI CIB Division, Intesa Sanpaolo, featuring Alessia Ionata, Group Treasury Director at Bolton, Michele Salvo, Group Treasurer at Coesia, and Francesco Sardaro, Trade & Export Finance and Guarantees Manager, STS Business Unit at Maire. Through their testimonials, participants shared the strategies their organizations are adopting to navigate an increasingly complex international environment, identify new growth opportunities, and strengthen competitiveness in global markets.
Among the topics discussed were emerging trade corridors and the opportunities offered by some of the most dynamic regions in international commerce. In this context, Mariella Santoro, Head of Trade & Supply Chain Finance, IMI CIB Division, Intesa Sanpaolo, focused on the emerging trade flows connecting Africa, Latin America, and Asia, highlighting the role of Trade & Supply Chain Finance solutions in supporting companies’ international growth.
The event concluded with remarks from Salvatore Moscato, Head of the Lombardy Region, IMI CIB Division, Intesa Sanpaolo, who underscored the importance of supporting businesses in interpreting the changes affecting international trade by providing specialist expertise, a well-established international presence, and solutions designed to foster expansion into foreign markets.
