Author: Michael R. Thompson - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Professional Designation: MSc Finance Experience: 23 years | Location: Milan, Italy Primary Expertise: Private Equity, Business Valuation, M&A Advisory Education: BSc Economics, Bocconi University (1999); MSc Finance, Bocconi University (2001) Career Overview: Marco DeLuca is a private equity and corporate valuation specialist with over two decades of experience evaluating privately held and family-owned businesses across Europe. Professional Experience & Impact: He has advised on acquisitions, recapitalizations, and exit strategies for mid-market companies, helping investors and founders understand intrinsic business value beyond headline financial metrics. Specialized Focus & Methodology: Marco applies cash-flow–based valuation models, operational risk analysis, and sector benchmarking to assess long-term enterprise value. Thought Leadership & Contributions: He has served as an advisor to investment committees and has contributed valuation insights for deal due diligence processes. Role at Finance Authority Hub: Private Equity & Business Valuation Contributor. Languages: Italian; English Areas of Expertise: • Private equity • Business valuation • M&A analysis • Deal structuring