Country Focus – Italy
Together, we combine country and sector expertise with best practice to serve clients better
Stefano Urbani is Mansfield’s Country Partner in Italy. He has over twenty years’ experience in strategy.
Stefano has over 20 years’ experience advising founders, boards and senior executives on growth strategy, market entry and M&A. Based in Italy, he has worked across healthcare, combining entrepreneurial experience with advisory roles for multinational companies, family-owned businesses and private equity-backed organisations.
He has particular experience in healthcare services and animal health, including multi-site clinic networks, and supports Mansfield clients with origination, stakeholder engagement and on-the-ground execution.
Specialist Areas
- Education
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Veterinary
- Healthcare Services
- Market Entry & Expansion
Qualifications
- MBA, POLIMI Graduate School of Management
- Master in Artificial Intelligence for Business, Bologna Business School
- MSc in Management Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Our Italian leads
Our teams combine scientific expertise with deal experience. We bring rigour to forecasting and valuation, assess regulatory and market access dynamics, and help frame development strategies that appeal to potential partners or acquirers. This ensures that investment cases are built on realistic assumptions and that transactions are structured to capture fair value.
Beyond transactions, we support operational priorities such as target operating model design, performance improvement, and digital and data strategy. By combining strategic clarity with an understanding of scientific and clinical realities, we help biotech firms and their backers make sound decisions in an increasingly competitive market.