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Stefano Beraldo

Chief Executive Officer (sole executive director), OVS S.p.A.

Search every verified Stefano Beraldo interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Stefano Beraldo, CEO of OVS, stated in April 2026 that the company is entering a phase where it can dedicate cash flow to growth, citing recent openings in India and plans for full-format stores in Spain. He described the rationale for acquiring Golden Point as a necessary move into a segment dealing with essential products, noting the brand had an aged product and store network that OVS aimed to revitalize through product improvements, store renovations, and integration into OVS's supply chain. Beraldo also commented on the broader economic context, asserting that Italy is "not on the brink of collapse" and that the country has weathered previous crises. In earlier appearances, Beraldo recounted OVS's financial turnaround, stating the company repaid 1.5 billion euros in debt and grew revenue from 700 million to 1.6 billion euros. He discussed the 2010 acquisition of UPIM for approximately 40 million euros and emphasized the importance of scale, noting that OVS increased its market share from 2% to 10% in a declining market. Beraldo advised aspiring entrepreneurs to have a clear, precise idea and to work on it obsessively, while also cautioning that starting a business is "dangerous" and that startups have a low success rate.

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