Active since 2025, SaudItal Business Chamber is supported by a strong on-the-ground presence in Saudi Arabia and led by its Secretary General, Davide La Torre, who brings over 25 years of international experience and specialised expertise developed within the network of Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad, including his role as Commercial Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona.
His leadership combines strategic foresight, deep knowledge of local and global markets, and excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the aim of connecting people, ideas, and objectives, turning complex projects into lasting collaborations, and establishing SaudItal Business Chamber as a leading business and cultural platform between Italy and Saudi Arabia.
Project Lead
Davide La Torre is the Project Lead and Secretary General of SaudItal Business Chamber.
His leadership combines strategic foresight and international experience, guided by the principles of Assocamerestero and aligned with Vision 2030.
Based in Riyadh, Davide connects people, ideas, and objectives, turning complex projects into lasting collaborations.
Thanks to his deep knowledge of local and global markets, along with excellent communication and negotiation skills, he strengthens SaudItal Business Chamber as the most reliable business and cultural platform between Italy and Saudi Arabia
GOVERNANCE
SaudItal Business Chamber follows a transparent and structured governance model, aligned with the principles of representativeness, legality, functional autonomy, and managerial accountability. Our organisational structure is designed to strike a harmonious balance between strategy, operations, and oversight, ensuring efficient processes, transparent decision-making, and solid management.
General Assembly of Members
The sovereign body, responsible for defining strategic directions and approving the financial statements.
Board of Directors
The strategic supervisory body oversees the implementation of the Assembly’s decisions and ensures control over all activities.
President
The legal representatives of the Association are authorised to sign official acts and documents in line with the resolutions of the Board of Directors.
Secretary General
The executive body, responsible for operational management, program implementation, and represents the Association.
Independent Auditor
An external control body, ensuring the Association’s accounting and administrative compliance.
GOVERNANCE
SaudItal Business Chamber follows a transparent and structured governance model, aligned with the principles of representativeness, legality, functional autonomy, and managerial accountability. Our organisational structure is designed to strike a harmonious balance between strategy, operations, and oversight, ensuring efficient processes, transparent decision-making, and solid management.
General Assembly of Members
The sovereign body, responsible for defining strategic directions and approving the financial statements.
Board of Directors
The strategic supervisory body oversees the implementation of the Assembly’s decisions and ensures control over all activities.
President
The legal representatives of the Association are authorised to sign official acts and documents in line with the resolutions of the Board of Directors.
Secretary General
The executive body, responsible for operational management, program implementation, and represents the Association.
Independent Auditor
An external control body, ensuring the Association’s accounting and administrative compliance.
OUR PATH TO SUCCESS INCLUDES LINKING THE LOCAL WITH THE GLOBAL BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ENSURING OPERATIONAL AGILITY & TAILORED SUPPORT PROVIDING HIGH-VALUE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS FOSTERING INNOVATION & SHARING KNOWLEDGE
PATH TO SUCCESS
■ Flexible and results-driven platform fostering business collaboration between Italy and Saudi Arabia.
■ Based in Riyadh, with representative offices across KSA, ensuring strong local presence and operational agility.
■ Connecting companies, institutions, and professionals to build collaboration, share knowledge, and create lasting partnerships.
■ Delivering tailored support to help businesses navigate cultural, logistical, and regulatory challenges.
■ Providing high-value business solutions for market entry, growth, and consolidation.
■ Promoting Made in Italy in Saudi Arabia while supporting Saudi enterprises in Italy.
■ Fostering economic cooperation, internationalisation, and strategic positioning between both countries.
SaudItal Ambassador
Our Saudital Ambassadors are carefully selected Honorary Members who strategically support SaudItal Business Chamber. They are our fist endorsers share insights about our initiatives and facilitate meaningful connections with private companies, public institutions, and international professionals.
Be Glocal
Being glocal means combining a strong local presence with a global vision. This approach lies at the core of how we support our Members and foster lasting, valuable business connections.
Our competitive edge comes from our sustained presence in Riyadh, where our Project Lead & Secretary General, Davide La Torre, is permanently based. This allows us to operate on the ground every day, gain an insider understanding of the market, and respond quickly to our Members’ needs.
Through SaudItal Points, both local in Saudi Arabia (beyond Riyadh) and international (mainly in Italy), we ensure territorial coverage, proximity to markets, and maximum operational agility, while maintaining a consistent global perspective.
The SaudItal Business Ambassadors are selected Honorary Members—professionals and key figures—who strategically support information sharing and facilitate high-quality connections between the SaudItal Business Chamber and potential new Members.
For the Saudital Business Chamber, being glocal means building a transnational business community capable of turning local insights into global opportunities, creating strong relationships, trust, and shared value.
Marketing & Communication
Training & Culture
Business Support
Advocacy & Networking
■ Trilingual digital hub
■ Forums, workshops, and B2B events
■ Trade fairs and missions
■ Integrated communication
■ Brand Positioning & Storytelling
■ Managerial and Professional Training Courses
■ Thematic Seminars and Workshops
■ Intercultural Training
■ Language Training
■ Tailor-Made Corporate Training
■ Professional Development Programs
■ Educational Tours and Study Visits
■ Promotion of Saudi and Italian Culture
■ Partnerships with universities and research centres
■ Market Analysis & Risk Assessment
■ Internationalisation Strategy
■ Business Matching & Partner Identification
■ Integrated Workspace & Operational Support
■ Language & Cultural Facilitation
■ Temporary Export Manager (TEM)
■ Digital Transformation Advisory
■ Post-Entry Support
■ Trade Documentation & Certification Assistance
■ Export/Import Documentation Services
■ Regulatory & Contractual Advisory
■ Tax Optimisation & Corporate Structuring
■ HR, Mobility & Expatriate Support
■ Institutional Representation
■ Economic and Trade Advocacy
■ High-Level Business Networking
■ Business Clubs and Professional Communities
■ Continue dialogue with Authorities and Stakeholders
■ Membership management
■ Bilateral initiative and Thematic groups
GROWTH SOLUTIONS
Marketing & Communication
■ Trilingual digital hub
■ Forums, workshops, and B2B events
■ Trade fairs and missions
■ Integrated communication
■ Brand Positioning & Storytelling
Training & Culture
■ Managerial and Professional Training Courses
■ Thematic Seminars and Workshops
■ Intercultural Training
■ Language Training
■ Tailor-Made Corporate Training
■ Professional Development Programs
■ Educational Tours and Study Visits
■ Promotion of Saudi and Italian Culture
■ Partnerships with universities and research centres
Business Support
■ Market Analysis & Risk Assessment
■ Internationalisation Strategy
■ Business Matching & Partner Identification
■ Integrated Workspace & Operational Support
■ Language & Cultural Facilitation
■ Temporary Export Manager (TEM)
■ Digital Transformation Advisory
■ Post-Entry Support
■ Trade Documentation & Certification Assistance
■ Export/Import Documentation Services
■ Regulatory & Contractual Advisory
■ Tax Optimisation & Corporate Structuring
■ HR, Mobility & Expatriate Support
Advocacy & Networking
■ Institutional Representation
■ Economic and Trade Advocacy
■ High-Level Business Networking
■ Business Clubs and Professional Communities
■ Continue dialogue with Authorities and Stakeholders
■ Membership management
■ Bilateral initiative and Thematic groups