Biographies

Leadership requires exceptional skills, skills which our partners have acquired in their diverse educational and professional backgrounds.

As a team of multi-country origin, we provide our international clients with a sensible understanding of their business culture.

Maurizio Ameri began working at Funaro in 1977. He graduated from Universita degli Studi di Genova with a doctorate in Economics and Business and is a member of the AICPA and the New York State Society of CPAs. In addition to his work at Funaro, Mr. Ameri serves as Officer and Director in a number of Corporations and Organizations. His specialty is financial advisory services.

Sonny Anand began his career with Funaro & Co., P.C. in 1985, shortly after graduation from St. John's University, New York, where he earned a B.S. in Accounting. He became a partner with Funaro in 1992, and is a member of the AICPA and the New York State Society of CPAs.

Joseph Catalano has been with the firm since 1990. With over 35 years of progressive experience in public accounting, he focuses on accounting and auditing matters, due diligence, mergers & acquisitions, business strategy, quality control and is versed in representing clients in tax audits, expatriate taxation, multi-state and local tax compliance, forensic accounting and litigation support.

Luigi Perin joined Funaro & Co. in 1995, became a partner in 2001 and is currently the CEO of Funaro & Co. Europe.

Paolo Zanotti was educated in Italy, where he received his Master degree in Banking Economics, from the University of Udine.

Mindy Piatoff Daynes has a broad based tax background encompassing U.S. and international tax planning. She has particular expertise in transfer-pricing with an effective combination of both government and private practice experience. Mindy has an in depth/hands-on knowledge of APAs, the Competent Authority process, the Internal Revenue Code and regulations and tax accounting issues including FIN 48.

Alessandro-Adelchi Rossi's practice concentrates on structuring for the organization and reorganization of Italian entities with U.S. operations, U.S. and Italian transfer pricing policies for Italian-based multi-national companies, and foreign investment in Italy.

Andrea Oggioni has been with the firm since 2006. With more than 18 years of experience in public accounting, Mr. Oggioni specializes in accounting and auditing matters, consulting and due diligence.

Giacomo Valori graduated in Economics from Bocconi University, Milan with a major in International Economics and Industrial Organization. He also earned a Master of Science in Taxation from Pace University, New York.

Matteo Cazzoletti obtained his Master’s Degree in Economics and Business from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan.

Filippo Oliva started his career at a Big Four accounting firm in Milan working on audits of financial statements of large companies operating in a broad range of industries.

Lucrezia Maturo-Didio began her career with Funaro in 1984, working as an auditor for 16 years before assuming the helm as the managing director of accounting services.

Zachary Hollinshead joined Funaro & Co. in 2007 after beginning his professional accounting career at a Big Four accounting firm the prior year.

Luca Torre obtained his Master’s Degree in Economics in 2009 and a Professional Master in Administration, Finance, and Management Control from the University of Pisa in 2010.

Susan Harris has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and 5 years of experience in private industry.