Cristiano Bernini is an accomplished finance and operations director with extensive experience in various industries. Currently serving as Finance & Operations Director and Board Member Italy at IMCD N.V. since August 2017, Bernini has demonstrated expertise in the sales, marketing, and distribution of specialty chemicals. Prior roles include CFO for Sapa, overseeing financial operations for the largest aluminium extrusion-based solutions provider globally, and Finance & Administration and Site Director for Kennametal Stellite, managing comprehensive finance and administrative functions in compliance with local and international standards. Bernini's career also includes significant positions at DSM as Corporate Lead Auditor and Finance Manager, and in earlier roles as Finance Manager at Roche Pharmaceuticals, Financial Controller at Aeroporti di Milano, and Auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Università di Pavia and a Certified Internal Auditor designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors.