Roberto Italia is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded Space Holding SRL, RedSeed Srl and Red Black Capital SA and who has been the head of 8 different companies. Currently, Mr. Italia holds the position of Chairman at Avio SpA, Chief Executive Officer for Verlinvest SA, Chief Executive Officer for Verlinvest Group SA, Managing Director at Space Capital Ventures SA and Senior Partner at Space Holding SRL. Mr. Italia is also on the board of 12 other companies.

In the past he was Principal at Telecom Italia SpA, Chairman of Space4 SpA, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Space SpA, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Space2 SpA, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Space3 SpA, Partner at Henderson Private Capital Ltd. and Partner at Cinven SRL.

He received an undergraduate degree from The LUISS University of Rome and an MBA from INSEAD.