Gianfranco Piras joined Xenon in 2018 and is responsible for investment execution and the management of portfolio companies. He holds a BBA from Bocconi University (1996). Prior to joining Xenon he was Managing Director of Eco Eridania S.p.A. (a Xenon V portfolio company) and CEO of Mengozzi Rifiuti Sanitari S.p.A. He previously worked as Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory S.p.A. in the M&A advisory team. He began his career in the Investment Banking division of Efibanca S.p.A., and subsequently spent 2 years at IMI Sigeco SIM.