Announcement of the New Board of Directors of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada

Montreal, May 2, 2025 – On May 1st, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada (ICCC) welcomed its members to one of Montreal’s most iconic business venues for a special evening. The event, held at the prestigious offices of RBC Royal Bank of Canada in Place Ville Marie, marked the official unveiling of the ICCC’s 2025–2026 Board of Directors, elected that same evening.

The newly appointed Board reflects the diversity and dynamism of the Chamber’s membership, bringing together leaders from a variety of sectors that characterize the ICCC’s vibrant community.

The Assembly also confirmed the renewal of mandates for seven current Board members, who will continue their service for an additional two-year term. These members are: Mrs. Marie Anna Bacchi; Mrs. Mina Farinacci; Mrs. Rosetta Iacono; Mrs. Patrica Occhiuto, Mr. Giovanni Barberio; Mr. Angelo Noce; and Mr. Mark Anthony Serri.

Below is the complete list of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada’s Board of Directors for the years 2025-2026:

Executive Committee

Carmine D’Argenio, Chair of the Board and President – CEO, BMW-Mini Laval
Marie Anna Bacchi, Executive Vice-President – Senior Director, Villa Maria
Damiano Dussin, Treasurer – Partner, PWC (Canada)
Paul E. Legault, Legal Secretary – Associate, Chair Italy Desk, Miller Thomson
Vito Piazza, Vice-President – Company Director
Mark Anthony Serri, Vice-President, Promotion – Managing Director, Mid-Market M&A Corporate Client Group, RBC Royal Bank

Board Members

Giovanni Barberio – Managing Partner, GBCPA Inc.
Gaspare Colletti – President, Les aliments CELL
Anthony Della Sala – Executive Vice-President Finance, MSC (Canada)
Mina Farinacci – Managing Partner, Est Leader, Business Services and Outsourcing Practice, BDO
Liza Frulla – CEO, Institut de tourisme et de l’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ)
Mark Galardo – Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo, Air Canada
Lisa Giannone – President and Chief Operating Officer, BFL CANADA
Rosetta Iacono – Director, Growth and Commercial Relations, Montreal Port Authority
Alexandre Lagarde – Vice-President, Foreign Investments, Montréal International
Angelo Noce – Partner, Blakes
Patricia Occhiuto – President, Les Importations Mini Italia

The ICCC wishes to thank Mark Anthony Serri and the entire RBC Royal Bank of Canada team for their warm hospitality and valuable collaboration in organizing the AGM.