Cristiano Borean honoured with the ASFOR Award for Excellence 2025

Generali Group CFO was recognised for his international leadership, commitment to sustainable finance, and dedication to managerial education during the XXIII ASFOR Management Education Day, organized by ASFOR in collaboration with MIB Trieste School of Management

Cristiano Borean, Generali Group CFO and President of MIB Trieste School of Management, has been awarded the ASFOR Award for Excellence 2025 - a prestigious recognition celebrating outstanding leadership in entrepreneurship and management.

This award highlights Cristiano Borean’s remarkable international career and his ability to drive meaningful change. At Generali, he has been a key force in integrating sustainability principles into our financial strategies, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to long-term value creation. His dedication to managerial education, both through his role at MIB and his broader advocacy, reflects his belief in the power of learning as a lever for competitiveness and innovation.

Cristiano Borean’s recognition is also a powerful reflection of Generali’s strategic ambition, as outlined in the Lifetime Partner 27: Driving Excellence strategic plan. His leadership exemplifies the values at the heart of the Group’s strategy - sustainability, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.

The award was presented during the XXIII ASFOR Management Education Day, held on June 20th in Trieste. The event, organized by ASFOR in collaboration with MIB Trieste School of Management, brought together leaders from academia, business, and institutions to explore how ESG dimensions are reshaping the future of enterprise and education.

As part of the event, Cristiano Borean engaged in a dialogue with ASFOR President Marco Vergeat, offering insights into the evolving role of financial leadership in building more responsible and future-oriented business models.