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Enrico Cereda

Senior Advisor

Klecha & Co.

Milan, IT

Enrico Cereda

Enrico Cereda’s Biography

Enrico Cereda is an Italian technology executive with over three decades of experience in information technology, digital transformation, leadership, and enterprise services. He serves as a Strategic Adviser to the investment and innovation firm, Klecha & Co., and as a Strategic Adviser at Quant, where he provides counsel on digital strategy and transformation, artificial intelligence, and growth initiatives across European markets.

Enrico spent 27 years with IBM, culminating in his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM Italy. During his tenure, he steered the company through a period characterised by the adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation. Within IBM Italy and IBM's international operations, he held a number of senior leadership positions, including General Manager of Global Technology Services and Vice President of the Systems and Technology Group.

Enrico has held several board and advisory positions within Italy's business and innovation ecosystem. He is Chairman of ConfidiSystema, a financial institution... Enrico Cereda is an Italian technology executive with over three decades of experience in information technology, digital transformation, leadership, and enterprise services. He serves as a Strategic Adviser to the investment and innovation firm, Klecha & Co., and as a Strategic Adviser at Quant, where he provides counsel on digital strategy and transformation, artificial intelligence, and growth initiatives across European markets.

Enrico spent 27 years with IBM, culminating in his role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IBM Italy. During his tenure, he steered the company through a period characterised by the adoption of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital transformation. Within IBM Italy and IBM's international operations, he held a number of senior leadership positions, including General Manager of Global Technology Services and Vice President of the Systems and Technology Group.

Enrico has held several board and advisory positions within Italy's business and innovation ecosystem. He is Chairman of ConfidiSystema, a financial institution that supports Italian small and medium-sized enterprises. Enrico also served as Vice President of Assolombarda, where he was responsible for digital transformation and technological innovation.

Enrico has actively supported initiatives aimed at strengthening Italy's innovation ecosystem and improving access to technology and business development opportunities for enterprises. Through leadership positions in business associations, financial institutions, and advisory organisations, he has contributed to programmes that foster entrepreneurship, digital adoption, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Enrico graduated in Electronic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, a technical foundation that has significantly shaped his career in technology, enterprise services, and digital transformation. READ MORE VIEW LESS

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Enrico Cereda’s Background

Klecha & Co.

Senior Advisor

Feb 2024 - Present

Milan, IT

Klecha & Co. is a specialist investment banking firm focused on the technology sector, advising founders, corporates, and financial sponsors on M&A transactions, capital raising, and strategic development opportunities. Leveraging extensive experience across software, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and connected technologies, the firm supports clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, from growth planning and investor engagement to deal execution and integration.

Quant

Strategic Advisor

Feb 2026 - Present

Milan, IT

Quant is a technology services company that helps organisations modernise and manage critical IT infrastructure, with expertise spanning digital transformation, cloud services, cybersecurity, managed services, and enterprise technology operations. The company works with businesses across multiple industries to improve operational resilience, optimise technology environments, and support the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and automation.

Value Transformation Services

CEO | V-TServices (a UniCredit/IBM Joint Venture)

May 2022 - Jun 2023

Milan, IT

Value Transformation Services (V-TServices) helps organisations manage, modernise, and optimise their technology infrastructure, providing services such as enterprise architecture, project and service management, cloud adoption strategies, and disaster recovery planning.

IBM

General Manager | Banking Transformation EMEA

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

Milan, IT

IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a global technology company. It pioneered enterprise computing and continues to develop solutions in hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and consulting services. IBM has been central to shaping modern business technology through innovations ranging from mainframe systems to advanced AI platforms, such as watsonx.

Assolombarda

Vice President | Digital Transformation & Technological Innovation

May 2021 - Jun 2023

Milan, IT

Assolombarda is the largest regional association within Italy's Confindustria network. It represents approximately 6,000 to 7,000 companies across Milan, Lodi, Monza and Brianza, and Pavia, advocating for their interests with government, institutions, and trade unions. The association provides strategic support to its member companies in areas such as innovation, internationalisation, labour relations, sustainability, finance, and business development, whilst promoting the economic competitiveness of the Lombardy region.

IBM

General Manager | Technology Sales EMEA

Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

Milan, IT

IBM

CEO | IBM Italy

Jan 2016 - Jan 2021

Milan, IT

IBM

Vice President roles

Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

Milan, IT

Enrico has held the following Vice President roles at IBM:

Vice President, Global Technology Services | Jul 2013 - Dec 2015 (Milan),
Vice President, Systems and Technology Group | Jul 2011 - Jun 2013 (Milan)

IBM

Earlier Roles | Various

Jan 2003 - Jun 2011

Milan, IT

Earlier in his career at IBM, Enrico held the following roles:

Director, WebSphere Software Southwest Europe | Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 (Milan),
Executive Assistant to General Manager, WW Software Group | Jan 2008 - Jun 2009 (New York City Metropolitan Area),
Director, ibm.com Italy | Jul 2005 - Dec 2007 (Milan),
Client Unit Executive | Jan 2003 - Jun 2005 (Turin, Piedmont, Italy),
Executive Assistant to President, IBM Italia | Jan 2002 - Jan 2003, Client Executive, Banking Accounts | 1998 - 2000

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Current Board Positions

ConfidiSystema!

Chairman

May 2025 - Present

Milan, IT

ConfidiSystema! is one of Italy's foremost financial intermediaries for SMEs, assisting businesses in obtaining funding via credit guarantees, direct financing options, and entry to public incentives and subsidised finance schemes. Collaborating closely with banks, financial institutions, and industry associations, it aids companies with bespoke financial advisory services aimed at bolstering growth, enhancing financial sustainability, and broadening access to capital.

Previous Board Positions

Assolombarda

Vice President | Digital Transformation & Technological Innovation

May 2021 - Jun 2023

Milan, IT

Assolombarda is the largest regional association within Italy's Confindustria network. It represents approximately 6,000 to 7,000 companies across Milan, Lodi, Monza and Brianza, and Pavia, advocating for their interests with government, institutions, and trade unions. The association provides strategic support to its member companies in areas such as innovation, internationalisation, labour relations, sustainability, finance, and business development, whilst promoting the economic competitiveness of the Lombardy region.

Value Transformation Services

Chairman | V-TServices (a UniCredit/IBM Joint Venture)

May 2022 - Jun 2023

Milan, IT

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Previous Advisory Roles

B20 Italy 2021

Member | Advisory Board

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Milan, IT

B20 Italy 2021 served as the business engagement group for Italy's G20 presidency. It convened business leaders globally to formulate policy recommendations spanning trade, sustainability, digital transformation, finance, integrity, and the future of work. These recommendations were subsequently presented to G20 governments prior to the Rome Leaders' Summit. The B20 Italy Advisory Board offered strategic direction to the initiative, assisting in the definition of priorities, validation of policy recommendations, and ensuring the inclusion of perspectives from prominent global companies and industry experts in the ultimate proposals submitted to the G20.

Philanthropy

Fondazione Politecnico di Milano

Member | Scientific Committee

Jan 2020 - Mar 2023

Milan, IT

The Fondazione Politecnico di Milano is a non-profit organisation established by the Politecnico di Milano. Its mission is to foster collaboration between academic institutions, industry, and public bodies. The Foundation supports initiatives in research, innovation, technology transfer, and advanced education. It conceptualises and oversees multidisciplinary projects, translating scientific and technological knowledge into tangible solutions for businesses, governmental organisations, and the wider community.

Media

Klecha & Co.

Insights & Media | Klecha & Co.

Milan, IT

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Quant

Insights & Media | Quant

Milan, IT

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