The first distinguishing element is an innate propensity for continuous innovation, a drive to push the boundaries forward by discovering new stimuli and opportunities. The second is a predisposition to risk, that adrenaline rush that compels one to seek new challenges. The third is the ability to build a team, to surround oneself with the right people and to motivate them effectively. An entrepreneur is not merely a freelancer; for the entrepreneur, the desire for growth is a constant thought; they have an insatiable appetite for work, finding fulfillment solely through the creation of new opportunities.

I joined Novation Tech as a manager in 2005 on behalf of a private equity fund. In 2007, I took over management and acquired a minority stake, with the aim of converting the company to the production of carbon fibre components (historically, the company was established for the moulding and processing of plastics and was part of the Nike group). A pivotal moment in my career was experiencing the transition from manager to entrepreneur, which allowed me to maintain a managerial approach, particularly in understanding the importance of selecting a winning team to support me: one cannot achieve success alone.

We are reliable, highly committed to quality, and we offer the most flexible and responsive partnership available in the market today for our clients.

“Never stop, never cease pushing forward.”

ELITE is a tool that provides companies, and the individuals within them, with a range of managerial instruments that are useful for broadening their horizons and viewing their market approach from different perspectives. In the context of capital market orientation, these instruments prove beneficial for engaging with these types of stakeholders in the correct language.

Although we do not have the prospect of a stock market listing on our horizon, we have embarked on a training programme with ELITE since 2022, which coincided with Novation Tech's expansion phase (growing from a turnover of €26 million and 170 employees in 2017 to €105 million and over 1,400 employees in 2023). Management and governance training courses and webinars have opened us up to new possibilities, organisational models, and innovative solutions to tackle our projects. For example, in 2022, we adopted the Minibond instrument, a flexible tool that complements traditional banking channels, enabling us to accelerate a series of significant investments in our growth programme.