Brainspark plc announced the appointment of Cesare Suglia, who joins the board as chief executive officer. Cesare Suglia is the CFO of ORH S.p.A. He is also a director of Class Finance, an M&A and financial advisory firm based in Milan. He has 20 years' experience in M&A, financial advisory and management. In the past 10 years he has launched several start-up businesses operating in IT services, E Commerce, consulting and distribution, all of which were subsequently sold to investment funds or larger companies, some of which were quoted. In addition, he has collaborated with and advised various real estate funds, including Pirelli RE and Amundi, in the launch of hotel funds. He has also worked with the management department of University Ca' Foscari Venezia to help develop its Financial Management degree programme.