Born in Reggio Emilia, Italy in 1965. Andrea graduated with a degree in economics and business administration from the University of Parma, is “Dottore commercialista” (Italian CPA) and listed in the Italian Register of Auditors, held by the Ministry of Economic and Finance.
 
He joined Axis in 1990, where his main tasks include statutory auditing, separate and consolidated financial statements of corporate companies, cooperatives, holdings and international groups, both in Italian GAAP and in IAS/IFRS, in manufacturing, mining, real estate and service industries.
 
Other relevant experience in due diligence projects, M&A, advice on transition and implementation IFRS projects, management tool & training support.
 
Partner from 1993, he is responsible of the Human Resources management.
 
From 2008 to 2016 Andrea has been member of Italian Audit Standard Commission of Consiglio Nazionale dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili (CNDCEC).
 
From 2008 to 2012 he has been technical supervisor member of CNDCEC task force for review and translation of IFAC's Guides on ISA in SME audit and Quality Control for SMPs.
 
Since 2010 he is member of the Scientific Comittee for some professional magazines, for which has written several articles.
 
Since 2011 he is member of the ASSIREVI Research Group on Audit Standards.
 
He has gained relevant experience as speaker for many training institutions, on audit and accounting standards.