Luca Paindelli

Luca Paindelli is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in strategic financial leadership across various sectors, particularly in SaaS and education markets. Currently serving as the Sr Director of Finance at VitalSource since March 2023, Luca has successfully led initiatives to optimize financial operations and enhance cash flow. Previously, as VP of Finance at Akademos, Inc., Luca facilitated the company's recapitalization and strategic transition to SaaS, achieving significant revenue growth. Earlier roles include Director of Corporate Development at NuVasive, where Luca advanced product market entry strategies, and Director of Corporate Development at Bridgepoint Education, where negotiations with Forbes Media enhanced the company's market positioning. With a strong foundation in mergers and acquisitions from positions at NextGen Healthcare and Ingram Micro, Luca holds a master's degree in finance from Università Bocconi and has participated in an exchange program at UCLA.