Alessandro FicheraManaging Director, Octagona Group
Alessandro graduated from the University of Wales (UK) in European Business Management, specialized course in International Marketing all’IFOA of Reggio Emilia. From 2000 to 2002 marketing consultant for important Italian organizations such as ISMEA and ISTAT. For the next two years Group Marketing Manager for an important Modena group manufacturer of machines for working metal, with business development activities in overseas markets. Currently Senior Partner of Octagona and Trainer in Ca’ Foscari, NIBI and other educational institutions with a strong international vocation. Extensive expertise and specialization in internationalization in mechanics, food, fashion, and retail. He graduated from the University of Wales (UK) in European Business Management, with a specialization course in International Marketing at IFOA of Reggio Emilia. From 2000 to 2002 Marketing Consultant for important Italian organizations such as ISMEA and ISTAT. For the next two years Group Marketing Manager for an important manufacturer of machines for working metal Modena, with business development activities in overseas markets. Currently Managing Director of Octagona Group and Trainer in several training entities with a strong international vocation. Extensive expertise in internationalization and specialization in mechanics, food, fashion, and retail.
Languages Spoken: Italian (mother tongue), English, French, Spanish.
Vishnu KrishnaDirector
Mechanical Engineer with a Management Degree in International Business with over 19 years of business development experience. Has worked extensively for Japanese and Australian enterprises with a focus on consumer products, electronics, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Was the India Representative for an Electronics major from Japan for six years and thereafter the South Asia Team Leader at the Australian Trade Commission. Specialises in India market entry and operational support to foreign companies seeking business solutions.
Languages Spoken: Hindi (mother tongue), English & Japanese (basic).
Satinder KapurDirector
Graduate in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (New Delhi); MBA from Bombay University Management School and a second degree with honors in Law from the University of Delhi. He has 30 years of experience in corporate law and he is specialized in the fields of intellectual property and telecommunications. Founding partner of the law firm “Satinder Kapur & Associates” and partner of Octagona India Pvt. Ltd. Satinder was registered as a lawyer of the High Courts of England and Wales by the Local Solicitors Regulation Authority and was invited to be a member of the Law Society of England and Wales. He is a member of Bar Council of Delhi, Delhi High Court Bar Association and International Bar Association.
Languages Spoken: Hindi, English, and Punjabi (mother tongue).
If you have a strong sense of commitment to take your business to overseas markets, look no further: Octagona’s experienced and multilingual consultants shall assist you at every step.
Mr. Matteo Gatti
“Octagona India has been supporting our subsidiary in India since the very beginning. We have been assisted in areas like accounting, taxation, MIS, statutory registrations, Company Secretary matters, legal and audits. We are very satisfied with our relationship and recommend Octagona India services to foreign subsidiaries who wish to set up business in India. “
Ms. Silvia Ruggeri
“Our Company has built a very fruitful Cooperation with Octagona Company. Professional expertise of Octagona consultants have always given us timely feed-back and support for our business. Their knowledge has provided us the necessary advice and requirements on a full spectrum solutions.”
Mr. Luigi Muratori
“Octagona India has been instrumental in critical negotiations in effectuating some important changes in the Board of our company in India besides providing the regular operational support in Accounting, Taxation, Compliances, Transfer Pricing, and Audits. We thank them for their advisory services.”
Mr. Enrico Tassinari
“We engaged with Octagona India for setting up our subsidiary in India in 2016 and since then it has been a very fruitful association with them be it on Transfer Pricing matters or on Company Secretary compliances. The team at Octagona is really very helpful and knowledgeable. Looking back, it was the right decision for us to work with Octagona in India.”
Ms. Miria Bastoni
“Since 2003 we have shown our interest for the potential business opportunities offered by India. Starting from 2013, together with the valued support of Octagona, we have strongly worked to build up its first subsidiary in this territory, named MecVel Technologies Pvt Ltd, with the key-role to be a point of reference for Indian customers. Octagona has been a really important partner in the internalization activities that we have decided to undertake to improve its leadership in the linear motion market.”