Imanuel Baharier
Gruppo Zucchetti I ArchivaI Group per Progressio Sgr.
Strategic e-Payments Advisor I Board Member
Imanuel Baharier is a seasoned leader at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, driven by a passion for building transformative solutions. As a Professor of AI& Business Analytics at the Catholic University of Milan, he shapes the next generation of tech-savvy business leaders, merging theoretical insight with real-world application.
His work extends beyond academia, where he advises organizations and private equity funds such as Zucchetti Group and PE Progressio Sgr on growth strategies, innovation, and digital transformation. Through strategic guidance, he helps businesses harness cutting-edge technologies—such as artificial intelligence and distributed ledger systems—to thrive in an evolving market landscape. Imanuel also serves as an advisor at Habacus and ThePlatform.Group, leveraging his extensive expertise to foster technological advancement and support high-potential ventures. Prior to these roles, Imanuel held pivotal positions within the e-payments ecosystem. He served as General Manager of Cetif Advisory, Head of Corporate Proposition and Head of Mobile at NEXI, Co-Founder and CEO of Sparkling18, and General Manager of Verifone Italy. Across these tenures, he led teams to innovate in fintech, establish robust market strategies, and pioneer user-centric payment solutions. Balancing academic insight with hands-on leadership, Imanuel continues to champion the power of innovation. His commitment focuses on forging meaningful collaborations, advancing digital capabilities, and mentoring future leaders in the global quest for seamless, secure, and forward-looking financial technologies.