Nicholas A. DI GIROLAMO
Chairman
Australian Water

Nick was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Water in February 2007. Australian Water is a company within the Rouse Hill Infrastructure Consortium Group. Nick is a director of RHIC, a company which has been responsible for the delivery to Sydney Water of water based infrastructure in the Rouse Hill Development Area over the last 17 years. Prior to this, Nick was the Managing Partner at one of the Sydney’s leading law firms and has practiced extensively in the area of commercial litigation. Nick has developed an expertise in the area of corporate governance, and has been retained by Boards to act as an external General Counsel on complex commercial projects. In both business and the law, Nick enjoys a reputation for providing practical and innovative solutions to problems. 

Nicky SCALI
Deputy Chairman
Nick Scali Furniture
www.nickscali.com.au

Paul DOVICO
Treasurer
Duncan & Dovico
www.duncandovico.com.au

Nicholas CARE'
CEO/Secretary General

Mr Caré has 25 years experience in international trade and liaison between Private, Public and Government enterprises and currently is a Committee Member of SBS Community Advisory Committee (CAC), Board Member of Assocamerestereo (worldwide Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce), where he represents, together with representatives of the Italian Government the CEO’s of 74 Chambers worldwide. He has been the President of the European Chambers in Australia, National CEO Representative for the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Asia Pacific and was conferred the title of Cavaliere (a Knighthood) in the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in May 2006. Mr Caré is also an Engineer.

John CAPUTO
Caputo Real Estate

John Caputo established Brookvale Travel and Caputo Real Estate in the 1960’s, and is Managing Director of this family company. He has had extensive experience in local government, and was first elected for Warringah Council in 1987. He was Shire President from 1989-2001, and was elected Mayor in 1998.
His professional qualifications include courses at the University of NSW in Planning Law and Practice, Certificate Course in Real Estate at Sydney Technical College, Advance Valuation Diploma, Registered Valuer NSW and Licensed Travel Agent. He is actively involved in the community and in recognition for this and his work for local government, he was awarded an Order of Australia in January 2000, and was also accorded a Knighthood by the Government of Italy.

Joseph CARROZZI
PriceWaterHouseCoopers
www.pwc.com.au

Joseph Carrozzi was recently appointed to the ICCI Board and will serve in 2010/2011. Joseph is a senior partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, the number one Professional Services firm in Australia. With over 18 years experience in the “Big 4” environment, Joseph is focused on a range of disciplines and client segments. During his time in both the public and private sectors, Joseph’s experience has included privatisations, infrastructure projects and asset financing in the water, rail, power, irrigation and services utilities.

Sara DELPOPOLO
Axis Legal
www.axislegal.com.au

Sara was appointed to the Board in 2007. She is the founding principal of Axis Legal. The hallmark of her professional experience, which spans over 10 years (with some of Australia’s major law firms), has been achieving sustainable and effective outcomes within the business framework of her clients. Sara works closely with Australian and International clients in various industries including entertainment, sports, manufacturing and retail, new media service providers, insurance, telecommunications and FMCGs. Sara is a commercial lawyer specialising in Intellectual Property (from protection to commercialisation), Information Technology (including Internet domain names), entertainment and trade practices. She is a mediator for LEADR (Association of Dispute Resolvers) for the resolution of intellectual property disputes involving .com.au domain names. Sara is a member of International Trademark Association (INTA), .au Domain Administration (auDA); Computers & the Law and the Communications & Media Law Association Inc (CAMLA). She is also Secretary of the Italian Opera Foundation, Inc.

David DI PILLA 
UBS Investment Bank
www.ubs.com

David Di Pilla joins the ICCI Board for 2010/2011 and is currently the co-head of General Industrials Group at UBS Investment Bank. David has over 14 years of investment banking experience - as one of the world’s premier advisory and securities businesses, UBS Investment Bank provides clients with expert advice, innovative solutions, outstanding execution and comprehensive access to the world’s capital markets.

Adrian GUIDO
Adrian F.Guido & Co. Lawyers

Adrian Guido served as the Sydney Italian Chamber of Commerce President from 2000 - 2004. During this time, he was also elevated to serve as President of the National Council comprising the five Italian State Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Australia. Adrian was also appointed to the Board of Assocamerestero, based in Rome. This is the central co-ordinating and policy making body for the entire network of all the Italian Chambers of Commerce throughout the world. Adrian is certain that all members can share a deep sense of pride and admiration in being part of an institution which has attained a formidable status not only within the Italo-Australian business community, but also within the international network of Chambers of Commerce worldwide.

Nicholas MARTINO
Nicholas Agency & Co

Ferdinando SCALI
Hill Rogers Chartered Accountants

Ferdinando Scali is a Director at Hill Rogers Chartered Accountants, joining them in 1975. He was admitted to practice and partnership with them in 1983. Ferdinando is responsible for his own business services team, as well as serving as Director of Taxation services. He holds many Executorships and Trusteeships for his clients and their interests. Ferdinando is a Board Member of the Skin and Cancer Foundation Australia, for which he also chairs the Finance and Audit Committee. Ferdinando is a first generation Italo-Australian, and this combined with his Chartered Accountant experience has created a passion for the cultural and trade riches of Italy, and the opportunities and respect Australia has shown towards Italian products.

Nick SCALI
Nick Scali Furniture
www.nickscali.com.au

Nick Scali’s wealth of experience is a welcome addition to the ICCI Board for 2010/2011. Nick is a household name in Australia due to the excellent reputation of Nick Scali Furniture which has spanned almost 50 years. Nick has previously served on the ICCI board as Chairman and is currently the Chairman and founder of the Italian Opera Foundation.

Vittorio TARCHI 
VI.SA. Australia Pty Ltd
www.visa-aust.com.au

Mr Vittorio Tarchi is the founding Director of VI.SA. Australia Pty Ltd [VISA] and one of the company Partners. Established in Sydney over 25 years ago, under his guidance VISA has become one of Australia's largest privately owned international freight forwarding companies. Mr Tarchi is based in the Sydney Branch and is actively involved with all aspects of the business both locally and overseas including customs clearance, warehousing and transport. He specialises particularly in the development of the European and China trade lanes.