Roberto Freddi has been an associate partner based in Kearney’s Milan office since 2008. He has led and mentored diverse colleagues and managed a variety of client leads and projects in the financial services arena.

“I still remember when my first project manager gave me his North Star feedback, pushing me to move beyond consulting and into becoming a trusted advisor to my clients,” he says. “This is what gave me the chance to make a real impact in our work, creating an authentic atmosphere with our clients and finding new friends along the way.”

Roberto has helped his clients bring to market innovative new products, improve the customer experience, optimize costs, and move from “doing digital” to “being digital. He is also a co-author of the Retail Banking Radar, one of the main publications in the banking industry.

He loves when team members and clients say “we”—thinking of the project team as integral to their identity with no boundaries. Passionate about engaging with people, Roberto embodies the firm’s generosity and culture. “I strive to be the difference for my colleagues, our clients, and society,” he says.

“Last but not least, I feel very blessed to have two wonderful kids: Simone and Giulia Maria,” he says. “You both are my world and the best part of my story.”