Ettore di Lena

Ettore Di Lena (Ph.D.) currently serves as the Head of Innovation at BancaStato since May 2024. Previously, Ettore held the position of Chief Information and Technology Officer at Wallife, where a sophisticated user behavior model was executed, enhancing fraud detection and risk mitigation through machine learning. Ettore also contributed as CIO of Generation and Distribution at Axpo Group, enabling a comprehensive data strategy, and as Head of IT and Big Data Analytics at localsearch, leading a significant business transformation. Earlier roles include VP Technology Strategy and Digital Innovation at Alitalia, where AI models improved operational performance, and Chief Digital Business Enabler Officer at Enel Group, driving pioneering digital energy solutions. Ettore's career began with consulting roles at Skyva International, SAP AG, and Sun Microsystems. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Operations Research and multiple executive education programs.