A Certified Public Accountant and Statutory Auditor with over 25 years of experience in management consulting and project coordination, Francesco Trapani specializes in facilitated finance, strategic planning, and the management of complex R&D and innovation projects. He has developed in-depth expertise in the design and implementation of industrial investments, with a focus on digitalization and Industry 4.0/5.0 processes for manufacturing and service companies. As Founder and CEO of Errendi Srl, he supports SMEs and mid-sized firms in defining development strategies, optimizing production resources, and accessing regional, national, and EU funding instruments. Registered as an Innovation Manager with the Italian Ministry of Enterprise (MISE), he has also served in audit and supervisory roles for private companies and trade associations, and has participated in national technical panels on innovation, industrial policy, and sustainable growth. With a results-oriented mindset, Trapani combines economic and financial expertise with a strategic vision to help companies achieve innovation-driven and sustainable development.