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YOUNG AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN
BUSINESS NETWORK

YOUNG AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN
BUSINESS NETWORK

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ABOUT

OUR MISSION

ALTO began in Melbourne in 2013 for the purpose of promoting, supporting and connecting young Australian-Italians. We continue to connect and support our members and business leaders within the wider Australia-Italian community, to come together through a shared sense of culture and love for all things Italian.

OUR PURPOSE

As an independent, not-for-profit association, ALTO is driven to genuinely connect the next generation of Australian-Italians both professionally and personally. ALTO seeks to bring together the most talented young Australian-Italian professionals and next generation of business and community leaders.

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Adrian D'Aprano

President - BSc., MPAcc., CA.

Adrian currently serves as the President of ALTO. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Monash University and a Master of Professional Accounting from Swinburne University. Whilst completing his tertiary studies Adrian was an active member of various Italian social clubs and founded VITA. Adrian's current role is a Senior Commercial Analyst with Team Global Express.


https://au.linkedin.com/in/adriandaprano

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Linda Zinni

Secretary - BHRM., Cert 3 & 4 Fitness

Linda is the Practice Manager at Boss Private Clients since it was founded in 2007. She oversees the administration and management of the office and ensures the office is running productively, efficiently and happily. Linda completed a degree in Human Resource Management in 2003 at Victoria University and in 2019 she completed her certificate 3 & 4 in fitness at the Australian Institute of Fitness.  


https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpc-linda-zinni/

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Marco Timperio

Treasurer - BCom., CA.

Marco began his journey in finance and accounting in 2018 and now works in the Business Tax Advisory team at Accru Melbourne. Marco moved to Australia in 2014 and has since built a strong network with the Italian community. He joined the ALTO Committee as Treasurer to continue supporting and uniting the young Australian-Italian professionals and leaders of tomorrow.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/timperio/

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Steve Perri

General Committee Member - BCom., CA.

Steve Perri is a founding member of the ALTO steering committee. Having served as President, Treasurer and committee member for over 10 years, Steve is committed to the success of ALTO and the building of lasting relationships through the network it supports. Professionally Steve is Head of PKF Melbourne Corporate Finance.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/sperri/

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Leticia Ficarra

General Committee Member - B.A., BPsycSc., LLB., GDLP.

Leticia is an in-house corporate lawyer at a global technology solutions company and runs a small cake business in her spare time. Leticia was admitted to practice in 2016 and has worked in various industries including the Health and Wellness, Facility Management, Recruitment, Rail and Sports Entertainment sectors.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticiaficarra/

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Juliet Floramo

General Committee Member - B.A.

Juliet is a Juris Doctor Candidate at the University of Melbourne. Prior to her Juris Doctor studies, she completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in History and Italian at the University of Melbourne. She is dedicated to fostering networking skills among tertiary students demonstrated through her involvement with ALTO since 2023.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-floramo-56b522247/

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

David La Greca

General Committee Member - BEc.

David is a Financial Services professional with extensive experience at La Trobe Financial, Bank of Melbourne, AMP Capital and AXA Australia. David joined the ALTO Committee in July 2017 (serving 4 years as President) with a focus on bringing together talented Australian-Italian Professionals, Business and Community Leaders and supporting them in building solid, sustainable relationships.


https://au.linkedin.com/in/david-la-greca-2846003

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Corey Vraca

General Committee Member - BBus (Mgt).

Corey has been part of the ALTO Committee since 2018 and has been an active member since it early inception. Professionally, Corey is an Associate Director at Colliers specialising in the Industrial and Logistics asset class. Corey is a licensed Estate Agent and has completed a Bachelor of Business Management at Victoria University.


https://au.linkedin.com/in/corey-vraca-40a611123

OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Julian Amato

Committee Member

Julian Amato is a commercial litigation solicitor with a strong interest in politics and community engagement. Julian has worked for various national and global law firms in both Sydney and Adelaide. He has represented large corporate clients in some of the most high-profile class actions in Australia, and gives back to his community through his committee involvement with the Law Society of South Australia and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights. Julian is passionate about engaging with his local community to help achieve better outcomes for those who are less fortunate. He is also an advocate for the Italian-Australian community in Adelaide, and regularly appears on the local Italian Radio to encourage a sense of cohesion and collegiality among the Italian Australia business community. In his spare time, Julian is a loyal supporter of Italian football team AC Milan and regularly watches the games with the AC Milan Adelaide Club. He has been a member of the ALTO SA committee since 2021.


OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Matthew Amato

Committee Member

Matthew Amato is an Investment Adviser at Ord Minnett Limited with a strong background in equities markets, having worked in various institutional trading roles during his time in Sydney to setting up a private client business in his home city of Adelaide. Matthew is passionate about maintaining a sense of pride and fellowship within the local Italian community of Adelaide, South Australia and providing opportunities and mentorship to young business minded Italo-Australians looking to make progress in their field. Matthew is a second generation Italian with both sets of grandparents migrating from the Campania region near the town of Benevento. Matthew has been part of the ALTO South Australia committee since 2021 and has been a part of the growth that has occurred within the state’s branch.


OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Gemma Borrello

Committee Member

Gemma is a commercial litigator. She is a Senior Associate at MinterEllison and has over 6 years' experience providing clients with advice in a range of commercial disputes. Gemma assists clients with, among other things, contract disputes, construction disputes, product and professional liability claims and agribusiness disputes. Gemma joined the South Australian ALTO Committee in 2020. She is a third generation Australian Italian and chose to join the committee to reconnect with other Australian Italians. Gemma is looking forward to working with the South Australian Committee to organise events to bring people together to celebrate what it means to be an Australian Italian today.


OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Pino Galimi

Committee Member

Pino Galimi is the Owner of the Bank of Queensland in Adelaide and has extensive experience in both commercial and retail banking. Pino quickly moved up the ranks in various major banks in Adelaide and Melbourne where he mastered the skills needed to navigate the industry. With a strong desire to provide his community with better banking options, Pino decided to open his own Bank of Queensland, which he successfully launched in Adelaide in 2021. As the Owner of the Bank of Queensland- Adelaide, Pino is known for his strategic vision for businesses, attention to detail, and dedication to providing superior banking services to his customers. He believes in putting his customers first, and this philosophy has been the cornerstone of his success in the industry. Born and raised in Adelaide, Pino is a second-generation Italian hailing from the beautiful region of Calabria. His passion for keeping Italian culture alive and thriving for future generations has led him to be an active member of the local Italian community. Pino is a proud advocate for his Italian heritage and culture, and he actively participates in various community events that celebrate Italian traditions.


OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Josh Fileti

Committee Member

Joshua Fileti is a Financial Adviser at Synergy Private Wealth – which is a business Joshua established to assist in helping people navigate financial complexities in life. Joshua is a financial services professional and takes pride in being able to guide clients through many of life’s challenges. Joshua joined ALTO in 2022 as he is passionate around preserving the Italian culture – which may ultimately be passed to younger Italian- Australians. On a personal perspective, Joshua enjoys spending time with his family, waking to a double shot espresso and cheering for Ferrari on the Formula 1 calendar.


OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

VICTORIAN CHAPTER / SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CHAPTER

Ivan Vantagiato

Committee Member

Ivan Vantagiato the Co-Founder and Director of Banq Media, with over 10 years’ experience in customer relations and digital marketing. A competitive individual, someone who strives to bring his clients the best possible outcomes in a results driven market. Ivan has also built a following of over 120,000 in the blockchain crypto space under the name Crypto Serpent. Sharing his knowledge and passion for the industry across Australia.


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SPONSORSHIP

Partnering with ALTO as a sponsor gives you exclusive access to our broad community & membership base to promote and market your business, brand or products.

Partnering with ALTO as an Event Partner, gives you the opportunity to showcase your products or business as a centrepiece to an event, or brand supporter of an event. ALTO hosts 4 major gatherings per year attended by 80-100 corporates and professionals. Event Partner Packages range between $2,000 – $5,000 per event and vary based on venue and catering options. ‘In kind sponsorship’ packages are also available and can be a great way to promote your products, services or brand, gaining promotion and exposure / acknowledgement on our social media platforms and via our monthly newsletters.

Over the past 10 years, ALTO has evolved into a strong, young professional networking association. We have an ALTO presence across Victoria and South Australia with over 300 members, a host of committed sponsors and supporters, attracting some of the biggest names in the Australian-Italian community to speak at our events. Speakers have included Lorenz Grollo, Anthony Catalano, Darcy Vescio, Eugene Arocca, Simon Prestigiacomo, Lou Sticca, Monique Conti, Tony Pignata, Catherine Cervasio, Emma Notarfrancesco, Grace Portolesi, Sam Tarascio, Ross Pelligra, Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Tom Petroro, Alessandro Diamanti, Michael Zappone, Joey Scandizzo, Signor Mont and Stephen Coniglio.

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor, please email us at info@alto.org.au

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VIC  /  SA

NEWS

27 July 2024

Upcoming Event - Sapori d'Italia in Australia

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of our Italian culture, through food, glorious food! On Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 6:30 our annual food event will kick off at the PKF offices at the stunning 500 Bourke Street. Our guest panel will include speakers from Brunetti Classico, Floridia Cheese and Bertocchi. Enjoy a night... Read More
25 September 2020

ALTO Aperitivo Event

On Friday 25 September 2020, ALTO hosted an aperitivo event live in our attendee’s living room, complete with cheese and wine tasting. As the current circumstances prevented us all being unable to travel to our favourite country Italy, ALTO, together with That’s Amore Cheese and Vino Bambino brought Italy into people’s living room! Marco and... Read More
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VIC  /  SA

NEWS

11 December 2019

ALTO South Australia End of Year Event

ALTO South Australia hosted its end of year event last Wednesday 11th of December at the new home of Solitaire Alfa Romeo. Guests were treated with amazing products from our sponsors with the award winning Serafino Wines, canapes by Kinetto, coffee by Segafredo Zanetti, water by San Pellegrino and cookies by Vladi Good Cookies. In... Read More
25 July 2019

Italy and South Australia Discovering Space Together

The South Australian chapter of ALTO held it’s first major event since its official launch on Thursday 25 July 2019, held at PKF Adelaide. The event discussed the space industry and the importance this industry has in developing new technologies that improve society and foster international colloboration. Guests were greeted by the Speaker of the House the... Read More
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VIC  /  SA

RECENT EVENTS

29 March 2023

Medici Mortgages

Property Networking evening held at the offices of Medici Mortgages. Guest speakers included Damian Medici (Medici Mortgages), David Scalzo (Perri Projects) and John Marasco (MD at Colliers). Sponsored by Medici Mortgages and Colliers
01 December 2022

Umberto Espresso Bar

End of Year Festa networking event held at Umberto Espresso Bar in Thornbury, one of Melbourne’s quintessential Italian espresso bars. Sponsored by Spectre Property and That’s Amore Cheese
Past Events
VIC  /  SA

RECENT EVENTS

30 March 2023

Minicozzi Lawyers

ALTO SA Networking Event held at Minicozzi Lawyers. Guest speakers for the evening included Pino Galimi (BOQ), Michael Cavuoto (Ray White Flinders Park), John Caruso (Minicozzi Lawyers), Italia Ceramics and Dr Anna Finizio (Price Waterhouse Coopers and committee member of Co.As.It. Sponsored by Bank of Queensland, Minicozzi Lawyers, Ray White Rel Estate, Italia Ceramics and... Read More
28 July 2022

Lynch Meyer Lawyers

ALTO SA networking mixer held at Lynch Meyer Lawyers. Guest speakers on the evening included Vincent Tarzia, MP, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and Shadow Minister for Sport, Recreation and Racing, and Sonia Bolzon, Partner at Lynch Meyer Lawyers. Sponsored by Lynch Meyer Lawyers
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BECOME A MEMBER

EVENTS // MENTORING // EDUCATION // NEWS

ALTO has more than 300 members and a database in excess of 2,000 registered emails. ALTO members and event attendees prosper through a shared sense of community and a deep connection to their Italian heritage and culture.

Our members are outstanding business professionals, young entrepreneurs and community leaders in the Australian-Italian Community. Members are the best and brightest from a wide-range of market sectors and industries – including Law, Accounting, Banking, Consulting, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, Academia, Food and Beverage, Start-ups and Family-run businesses.

A once off lifetime membership fee of $95 gives you national membership and access to the exclusive ALTO network. With state-based chapters currently in VIC and SA, the ALTO association has broad community reach with the ability to give you access to build your network and attend events with like-minded members throughout Australia.

We are a not-for-profit association, and your support allows us to continually produce high-quality events and give back to the community.

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