EMEA

Francesco Nicolini is a Partner at N&CA Studio Nicolini Commercialisti Associati, Milan, Italy, member of DFK International since 1976.

Francesco is responsible for representing the EMEA region of DFK International and before being elected to the Executive Board, Francesco was a member of the EMEA Executive Committee.

He is a Chartered Accountant and, prior to joining his firm, he worked at KPMG, where he carried out audit and advisory works for financial institutions. Francesco is Professor and Academic Fellow at the Bocconi University of Milan, Department of Finance, and holds courses in Financial Management and Financial Markets. In Italy, he also acts as Technical Adviser of the Judge for the Court of Milan and is a bankruptcy trustee and arbitrator, as well as a member of Supervisory Committees in procedures of the Ministry of Economic Development.

As Global Executive Officer and Conference Manager, I am responsible for member engagement, business development and growth across DFK International. My role includes recruiting new member firms in strategically important markets, managing international referrals and helping members build valuable connections across the alliance.

I also oversee all DFK global and regional conferences, including the Emerging Leaders Conference and Global Leadership Academy, creating opportunities for members, managers and new partners to build relationships, share knowledge and strengthen their international connections. My aim is to ensure every member feels real value from their membership by creating opportunities to connect, collaborate, share knowledge and support clients internationally through trusted relationships across the association.

As Membership Relationship Officer and EMEA Executive Officer, I support DFK International’s member firms and help strengthen engagement across the association, with a particular focus on the EMEA region. My role involves building relationships with members, supporting regional committees and special interest groups and initiatives, and helping develop opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration and professional development. I also work closely with member firms to understand their needs, encourage greater involvement in DFK activities, and ensure they make the most of the resources and opportunities available through the association.