Alessandro Occhialini, CFA

Experience

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  HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Research Assistant - Entrepreneurship & Strategy
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  Swiss Business Enterprise (SBE)

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Business Development - Saudi Arabia

  Main responsibilities: business development, market research and analysis, exposure to consulting concepts including strategy development and strategic thinking.

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  Richemont

  Jan 2014 - now

  Key Achievements:- Led 50+ global audit projects, including 40+ as Lead Auditor or Supervisor, covering Group business functions, brands, and affiliate operations in commercial and manufacturing entities.- Oversee audit activities in the MEIA region and Italy, managing respective audit teams, coaching new members, and supporting the regional audit efforts.- Gained in-depth knowledge of global operational, manufacturing, and distribution models, with specific expertise in e-commerce, luxury watchmaking, product development, talent management, corporate governance, legal structures, and tax compliance.- Actively contributed to the yearly audit planning process for the Audit Committee of the CFR Board.- Managed multiple fraud investigation projects, ensuring compliance and safeguard of corporate integrity.- Supervised the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) assessment of Richemont’s Internal Audit function, conducted by an external auditing firm in Summer 2023.Audit Project Experience:- Brand Audits: Led audits for major brands including Buccellati, Serapian, Peter Millar, A. Lange & Söhne, Baume et Mercier, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Montblanc, and Giampiero Bodino.- Commercial & Distribution Platform Audits: Conducted audits across regions, including China, Saudi Arabia, UAE, North America, Italy, Turkey, Thailand, Korea, and Macau.- Business Process & Compliance Audits: Focused on customer payments anti-fraud, data governance, human resources strategy, physical security, and holding structures. Show less

  • Business Risk Audit Manager

    Apr 2016 - now

  • Group M&A

    Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

  • Group Finance Analyst

    Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

  • Treasury Analyst

    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
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  Manufacture Roger Dubuis

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Sustainability & CSR Committee Member

    Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Young Advisory Committee Member

    Mar 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Illuminem

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Strategic Advisor - Growth Marketing