Achille Colombo, Chairman
Achille has a vast experience in the electronic and electric engineering fields with past work experiences in Cern, ABB and Falck group. Achille has been amongst the pioneers in developing renewable energy projects in Italy

Luca Concone, General Partner and Director
Luca is a co-founder of Enexon, one of the first Italian firms active in PhotoVoltaic Energy, which was sold to Australian fund Babcock & Brown. Prior to his career in the Renewable Energy industry, Luca has acquired substantial experience in strategic consulting at ATKearney and McKinsey & Co., and in finance at Capital One where he was responsible for... In addition, he has covered the post of CFO with responsibility for strategy at the Milan Municipality. Always eager to spot new trends and industries, Luca has worked as a top manager in leading Italian online firm Buongiorno.it as well as an entrepreneur, launching successful ventures such as Bravofly.


Paolo Pagella, Founding Partner and Director
Paolo participated to the start-up of Enexon and subsequently, in Babcock & Brown, managed an important investment program acquiring a profound experience in the overall solar market, from technology to project financing. He has technical, consulting and managerial background formerly in ICT both in large companies (Telecom Italia) and in international e-economy start-ups (12snap, TV Files). Paolo holds a Master Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Pisa as a student of the S. Anna School of Advanced Studies, a M.S. in Networking from CEFRIEL and SSGRR and a Master Degree in Innovation Management from the International School for Higher Education (SIAF).


Luciano Di Filippo, Chief Technical Officer
Luciano’s extensive managerial and technical experience began after graduation with Ernst & Young in Italy and US; he progressed successfully through several challenging professional roles including business development, leadership skills and project management. In 1998 became General Director of Jetech a JV between Olivetti-Telecom and Philips Co. with technical and production sites in Hungary, Austria and Italy. He has several years experience in the telecommunication industry participating in the establishment of Fastweb Group in Italy and VTEL Group in Jordan, Georgia, Iraq and Burundi. Luciano professional experiences include direct and indirect investments and managing start up of technology-driven companies. He pioneered the establishment of ground mounting photovoltaic plants in Italy. He holds an MBA from Bocconi University (1986) and a PhD in Engineering from Polytechnic of Milan (1984)


Roberto Micoli, Finance Director
Roberto has acquired a profound finance experience in leading industrial and banking groups, particularly in the infrastructure and renewable project finance area. Roberto has worked at: Barclays Bank (Head of Italy Structured Finance), Unicredit group (Head of Structured Finance of Bipop Bank), Aletti Merchant (Head of Structured Finance) and Banca Intesa. He was also Head of Project Finance of Actelios (the first Italian listed renewable company, formerly CMI, part of Falck group). Roberto holds a degree in Engineering at Milan Politechnic University and an MBM from ISTUD. He has written a number of articles about Project Finance and also teaches “Corporate Finance for Managers” and “Principles of Structured Finance” at LUISS Business School – Rome.


Franco Abbate, Control and Management Director
Franco was involved in many M&A and corporate finance transactions in the sectors of renewable energy, consumer goods and fashion. Prior to SIG, Franco has developed a strategic business oriented mindset and a deep analytical approach across different professional experiences working at Ambrosetti Stern Stewart Italia, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Medinvest and Centrobanca.Franco earned a Degree in Economics and Finance at Cattolica University of Milan, and he is Dottore Commercialista and Chartered Accountant, as well as Member of the “CT” Register held by Justice Court of Milan.As of today he is member of the Supervisory Boards of many Italian companies.


Dario Conte, Control and Management
Dario has developed a sound experience in Financial Auditing at Deloitte. Prior to joining Solar Investment Group he acquired knowledge in the financing and management control of renewable energy assets at Kenergy S.p.a., an investment company in Solar energy based in Milan. Dario holds a degree in Financial Markets and Insttitutions from Cattolica University in Milan.


David Abravanel, Associate
After graduating in Economics and Management from Bocconi University, David acquired some experience in Finance by helping launch Italy's first Private Equity fund of funds. He then went on to follow his interest for growing markets and new media by joining and helping bring to Europe an Israeli startup in interactive media, which in less than 2 years successfully produced TV formats for all the main Italian broadcasters. In 2008, David pursued his interest in Renewable Energy and started brokering photovoltaic projects on his own, before joining Solar Investment Group. He holds an MBA from Insead.


Filippo Giovannini, Associate
Filippo recently graduated from the Community of European Management Schools Master's course in International Management Studies. He attended courses at ESADE in Barcelona and CBS in Copenhagen. Having also lived in Paris and London where he received a degree in Economics and Management from Royal Holloway University, he fluently speaks four languages. Filippo has dedicated the past two years to startups in growing markets, amongst which a venture –TWIM Energy- specialised in the development of roof-based, large-size FV plants.