Dario Cossutta

Founder at

Investitori Associati SpA

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Dario Cossutta was the founder of Investitori Associati SpA, founded in 1993, holding the title of Senior Partner.
Current jobs include Director at Cisalfa Sport SpA, Director at Essex Italy SpA, Director at Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale SpA, and Director at Intersport Italia.
SpA. Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Sviluppo Italia SpA from 1999 to 2000, Director at Seat Pagine Gialle SpA from 2003 to 2011, Director at Rinascente, Director at Infa Group SpA, Director at Upim SRL, Head-Mergers & Acquisitions at Banca Commerciale Italiana from 1980 to 1999, and Senior Partner at Investitori Associati Sgr SpA from 2001 to 2017.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The American University of Rome, conferred in 1976, and a graduate degree from the University of Cambridge, conferred in 1979.

Dario Cossutta active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Essex Italy SpA Essex Italy SpA Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures, and supplies copper magnet wires and transposed cables	Director/Board Member	-
Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale SpA Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products	Director/Board Member	2011-03-01
Cisalfa Sport SpA Cisalfa Sport SpA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sports goods through online	Director/Board Member	2011-03-01
Intersport Italia SpA Intersport Italia SpA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates sports retail stores	Director/Board Member	2011-04-07
Investitori Associati SpA Investitori Associati SpA Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Manages investment funds	Founder	1992-12-31

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Companies	Position	End
Investitori Associati Sgr SpA Investitori Associati Sgr SpA Investment ManagersFinance IA invests in the Italian mid-market segment across industrial, commercial and service sectors. In partnership with the portfolio firm's management, IA's investment objective is to create value. They look for transaction values of at least €100 million. They typically acquire 100% or a controlling stake of the portfolio firm, either independently or in partnership with other investors. IA also takes minority stakes in special situations where the exit strategy is clearly defined and viable. IA considers three types of private equity investments: leveraged acquisitions with investments in market- or niche-leading firms having robust cash-flows and stable performances; turnaround situations with financing in underperforming firms which have identified re-launch strategies and restructuring policies; development capital for firms with clearly defined growth plans through specific industrial projects. Within their targeted industry sectors, the firm has specifically invested in diverse areas such as publishing, automotive components, textile machinery, radiology equipment, biodegradable materials, online trading, packaging, pharmaceutical logistical services, food, sportswear, rubber and plastic, and distribution. IA is an active investment manager. In addition to financial support, they provide management expertise through strategy definition and access to their network of industry experts.	Director/Board Member	2017-06-29
Sviluppo Italia SpA Sviluppo Italia SpA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management and business consulting as well as financial intermediate services	President	1999-12-31
Banca Commerciale Italiana Banca Commerciale Italiana Major BanksFinance Provides banking services	Corporate Officer/Principal	1998-12-31
Upim SRL Upim SRL Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails men and women's clothing	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	14
Seat Pagine Gialle SpA Seat Pagine Gialle SpA Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publishes telephone directories	Commercial Services
The American University of Rome The American University of Rome Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Rinascente/Upim SpA Rinascente/Upim SpA Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores for clothing, home wares, and cosmetics	Retail Trade
Banca Commerciale Italiana Banca Commerciale Italiana Major BanksFinance Provides banking services	Finance
Cisalfa Sport SpA Cisalfa Sport SpA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails sports goods through online	Retail Trade
University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Investitori Associati Sgr SpA Investitori Associati Sgr SpA Investment ManagersFinance IA invests in the Italian mid-market segment across industrial, commercial and service sectors. In partnership with the portfolio firm's management, IA's investment objective is to create value. They look for transaction values of at least €100 million. They typically acquire 100% or a controlling stake of the portfolio firm, either independently or in partnership with other investors. IA also takes minority stakes in special situations where the exit strategy is clearly defined and viable. IA considers three types of private equity investments: leveraged acquisitions with investments in market- or niche-leading firms having robust cash-flows and stable performances; turnaround situations with financing in underperforming firms which have identified re-launch strategies and restructuring policies; development capital for firms with clearly defined growth plans through specific industrial projects. Within their targeted industry sectors, the firm has specifically invested in diverse areas such as publishing, automotive components, textile machinery, radiology equipment, biodegradable materials, online trading, packaging, pharmaceutical logistical services, food, sportswear, rubber and plastic, and distribution. IA is an active investment manager. In addition to financial support, they provide management expertise through strategy definition and access to their network of industry experts.	Finance
Essex Italy SpA Essex Italy SpA Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures, and supplies copper magnet wires and transposed cables	Producer Manufacturing
Sviluppo Italia SpA Sviluppo Italia SpA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management and business consulting as well as financial intermediate services	Commercial Services
Investitori Associati SpA Investitori Associati SpA Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Manages investment funds	Miscellaneous
Infa Group SpA Infa Group SpA Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Distributes and sources active pharmaceutical ingredients	Process Industries
Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale SpA Laboratorio Chimico Internazionale SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and supplies pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Intersport Italia SpA Intersport Italia SpA Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates sports retail stores	Retail Trade
Upim SRL Upim SRL Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Retails men and women's clothing	Retail Trade