Our Leadership Team
IRFIS is guided by a team of experienced professionals who combine deep expertise in public finance, regional development policy, and credit management with a genuine commitment to Sicily's economic future. Our leadership brings together backgrounds spanning investment banking, EU funds management, agricultural finance, and institutional governance. Together, they ensure that IRFIS continues to deliver reliable, transparent, and impactful financial services to the businesses and communities we serve.
Marco Indelicato
Chief Executive Officer
Marco has spent over 25 years in regional development finance, having previously held senior roles at major Italian public financial institutions. He joined IRFIS to lead its transformation into a modern financial intermediary capable of managing complex EU-funded instruments. Under his leadership, IRFIS has significantly expanded its portfolio of subsidized credit programs for Sicilian SMEs.
Alessandra Torrisi
Chief Financial Officer
Alessandra brings 20 years of experience in structured finance and public fund management, with a particular focus on EU Cohesion Policy financial instruments. She oversees IRFIS's financial reporting, liquidity management, and regulatory compliance with the Bank of Italy. Her expertise ensures that the institution's balance sheet remains robust while maximising the deployment of development capital.
Giovanni Ferrara
Head of Credit and Risk
Giovanni leads the credit assessment and risk management functions at IRFIS, having built his career across commercial banking and development finance in southern Italy. He has developed the internal credit methodologies used to evaluate business loan applications in alignment with EU state aid rules. His team is responsible for maintaining the quality and compliance of IRFIS's entire lending portfolio.
Claudia Morreale
Director of Regional Development Programs
Claudia is an expert in EU structural funds and regional development policy, with direct experience managing ERDF and EAFRD-funded programs in Sicily. She coordinates IRFIS's relationships with the Sicilian Regional Government, the Ministry of Economy, and European Commission representatives. Her work ensures that IRFIS's financial instruments remain fully aligned with Sicily's regional development strategy.
Salvatore Nicotra
Head of Agricultural and Rural Finance
Salvatore has dedicated his career to the financing of Sicily's agricultural and agri-food sectors, with specialist knowledge of farm credit, rural development funds, and EAFRD instruments. He manages IRFIS's dedicated agricultural lending lines and coordinates with agricultural cooperatives and producer organisations across the island. His work has directly supported the modernisation of hundreds of Sicilian farms and food processing facilities.