Carisma

Exentially is part of CarismAImpact.

A network that matters

We are part of the Carisma Holding, which includes CarismAImpact and a portfolio of 21 industrial and service companies.

The CarismAImpact ecosystem

CarismAImpact is a hub of professional services created by Carisma to enhance the competitiveness of Italian businesses.
    CarismAImpact
    • Impact advisory, support for strategic and technological change.
    • Leader in Executive Search and HR Transformation.
    • Technology services

      e.g. development of AI, Analytics, Data & Cloud solutions.
    • Additional professional services

      e.g. M\&A Advisory, Transaction Advisory.

    Value for Italian businesses

    Carisma is an investment holding dedicated to the growth of Italian small and medium-sized enterprises.
    • Food, Fashion, Retail, Health, Leisure

      21 companies including historic Italian brands such as Isa, Simonetta, Fini, Paf, Greci, RH+.

    • Value through aggregations and synergies

      Twenty years of experience in growth, innovation, and disciplined management.

    • Results and impact as guiding principles

      A proven track record of sustainable growth, tangible value, and solid financial foundations.

    • Belief in the value of Italian business

      Developing and modernizing the country's distinctive excellence.

    • Entry point into professional services

      For Italian companies seeking agile and dynamic technology partners, aligned with the country's entrepreneurial fabric.

    Expert Leadership, Concrete Vision

    CarismAImpact's leadership has consolidated experience in professional services.
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      Giovanni Cagnoli

      Chairman and Shareholder of Carisma SpA

      Founder and CEO of Bain & Company Italy until 2017. He has led the development and restructuring strategies, both internal and external, for private and public companies as well as major Italian banking and financial groups.

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      Cristina Calabrese

      CEO of key2people

      She contributed to the creation of the company, bringing extensive experience gained in prominent companies like Olivetti and Omnitel-Vodafone. Under her leadership since 2015, key2people has doubled in size, becoming Italy’s largest domestically owned company in its sector.

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      Ignazio Rocco

      CEO of Exentially

      Founded Exentially in 2025 after more than 20 years at Boston Consulting Group and 8 years as a Fintech entrepreneur, advisor to Private Debt and Private Equity investors, and board member of publicly listed companies.