Nicola Crespi

Nicola Crespi is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in business controlling and financial planning across multiple regions and industries. Currently serving as Senior Business Controller and Finance Manager for the DACH region at AkzoNobel since July 2019, Nicola acts as a finance business partner for various business units within Vehicle Refinishes and Automotive. Previous roles include leading financial planning and analysis for multiple business units at AkzoNobel, and serving as Senior Business Controller for 15 European Business Units at Staples Solutions, focusing on cash flow and working capital. Nicola also held various finance-related positions at HEINEKEN, including Finance Knowledge Manager and Senior Business Controller, where responsibilities spanned financial planning, reporting, and knowledge management across global operations. Nicola holds a Laurea in Business Administration with a focus on Corporate Finance from Università Bocconi.