About Us
Enduring Partnerships. Lasting Impact.
Enduring Partnerships. Lasting Impact.
White Bridge Advisors & Co. is a boutique advisory firm headquartered in Dubai, focused on strong and long-lasting partnerships.
Our Specialization
We specialize in supporting family offices, wealth management and investment firms, and high-growth ventures by identifying, attracting, and securing exceptional leaders across a variety of verticals. Our approach combines global reach, local precision, and trusted networks.
We act as a trusted advisor, bridging talent and opportunity with confidentiality, discretion, and measurable impact.
We know how difficult it is to find the right recruitment partner because we have been on both sides of the table. Companies need more than a service provider; they need a trusted partner with whom they can build an honest, long-term relationship. We help those organizations build teams from the ground up, knowing exactly the kind of leadership they need and the people who will drive their vision forward.
Recruitment is not about filling vacancies – it’s about building companies. You can have the right brand, the right mission, the right business plan, the right product… but what are all those things without the right people?
Our objective is to help them build high-performing teams that become the foundation of their future success. By combining strategic insight with trusted networks, we deliver solutions that drive results, foster trust, and create lasting impact.
Our mission is simple: once you start working with us, you will never need another recruitment partner. We commit to long-standing relationships, guiding our clients with discretion, precision, and unwavering dedication. We build this trust by focusing on accountability, excellence, and results.
Alessio Pireddu
Managing Director
Alessio leads White Bridge Advisors & Co. with nearly a decade of experience in executive search and strategic advisory. He works with family offices, UHNWIs, wealth and investment management firms, and high-growth ventures worldwide, helping them build leadership teams, enhance strategic direction, and navigate selective growth opportunities.
Alessio partners with organizations across the Middle East, Europe, the U.S., and Asia. His philosophy is guided by discretion, accountability, and long-term partnerships. Known for cultivating honest, meaningful relationships, he acts as both a hands-on headhunter and a trusted advisor, enabling clients not only to secure exceptional leaders but also to build successful organizations.
Outside of work, Alessio is a devoted husband and father of two. An occasional painter and lifelong learner with a passion for history and culture, he enjoys cooking for family and friends and speaks English, Spanish, Italian and French.
A sports and jazz enthusiast with a passion for Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, he brings the same genuine warmth and curiosity to life that he brings to his work.
Tommaso Gioacchini
Strategic Advisor, Commercial Growth & Market Development
In his role as Strategic Advisor for Commercial Growth & Market Development, Tommaso is entrusted with the commercial execution of White Bridge Advisors & Co.
He brings to the role more than two decades of international experience across the GCC, APAC, and Europe, and currently heads go-to-market strategy and regional growth at Okadoc, a Dubai-headquartered digital transformation solutions provider. There, he has secured partnerships with major hospital groups, national insurers, and government health entities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, contributing to a doubling of company revenue in 2024.
Before the Gulf, he spent more than a decade directing business development, growth, and sales teams at multinational publishing and media groups across Europe and Asia-Pacific, serving sectors from oil & gas, shipping and maritime, and renewables to media, entertainment, and TV broadcasting. For the firm, he designs the growth roadmap, develops the partner and introducer network, and opens doors to new markets and sectors. Clients and colleagues know him for turning ambitious plans into disciplined, measurable execution, combining analytical rigour with a genuinely collaborative style.
Away from the office, Tommaso is a husband and dad to a young son, and Dubai is home for the family. An avid reader and a professional diver, he plays futsal and padel and heads to the mountains to snowboard whenever he can. Italian by birth and international by experience, he is fluent in English and Italian and gets by in French and Spanish.
Michele Colesso
Strategic Advisor, Growth, Technology & Innovation
In his role as Strategic Advisor for Growth, Technology & Innovation, Michele helps White Bridge Advisors & Co. scale with intent: shaping how the firm grows, how it uses technology and AI, and how it keeps the human judgement clients value at the centre of everything it does.
He brings 15 years of commercial leadership across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, with deep experience in go-to-market strategy, market entry, strategic partnerships and channel sales, building and coaching sales teams, and bringing AI and automation into how businesses sell and operate. He is currently COO and Partner at Revly, a Dubai-based growth platform for restaurants, where he has led the company’s international expansion. He also owns and runs Coffee At Yours, a Dubai coffee brand sold through its own stores and the region’s main delivery platforms.
For the firm, he brings a builder’s mindset to growth, innovation and new services, turning ideas into structured, measurable plans. Clients and colleagues know him as a hands-on operator who turns strategy into systems that keep running.
Away from the office, Michele loves to travel and stays active with football, padel, snowboarding and wakeboarding. Italian by birth, he has lived and worked in Ireland, UK, the Philippines, Portugal and the UAE, and Dubai has been home since 2021. He is fluent in English and Italian.
Mary Frances Guevara Del Rosario
Operations & Client Relations Manager
Mary Frances brings over a decade of experience in recruitment, HR, and consulting, developed across international and multicultural environments. At White Bridge Advisors & Co., she leads operations and client relations, ensuring that every mandate is delivered with precision, discretion, and a genuine focus on partnership.
Her track record spans legal and corporate advisory and talent management, supporting organizations in complex and dynamic sectors. With a law background and a career throughout Europe and Latin America, Mary Frances has learned to navigate diverse and demanding contexts. She speaks English, Spanish and Italian, enabling her to connect with clients and stakeholders across the globe.
Her intercultural sensitivity, pragmatism, and attention to detail make her a key partner in driving growth and coordinating the firm’s activities.
Beyond her professional role, Mary Frances is a loving wife and the proud mother of two daughters. She enjoys traveling, fitness, and yoga. Her positive energy and natural warmth reflect the human-centered approach she brings to every interaction, blending professionalism with authenticity.
Michelle Alvarez Velazquez
Research Associate
Michelle’s academic background in law, together with studies and professional experience in administration and HR across Mexico, Europe, and Canada, has shaped her international perspective. Driven by curiosity and a desire to broaden her knowledge and build meaningful relationships, her journey has taken her from Mexico to Dubai.
At White Bridge Advisors & Co., she supports talent research, candidate sourcing, market mapping, and executive search coordination, bringing adaptability, positive energy, and warmth to the team.
Her international experiences have strengthened her multicultural perspective and her ability to adapt to new environments. She speaks English and Spanish and is passionate about continuous self-growth.
In her personal life, Michelle has an adventurous spirit and enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, wellness, and discovering new cultures. A proud auntie of four, she approaches people and challenges with thoughtfulness and always with a smile.
Giuseppe Netti
Strategic Advisor
Giuseppe serves as Strategic Advisor to White Bridge Advisors & Co., bringing nearly two decades of leadership experience in financial markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. He spent 18 years at Bloomberg LP, most recently as Regional Head for the Middle East and Africa, where he advised sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and leading financial institutions on strategy, technology, and talent-intensive growth.
Today, Giuseppe combines senior advisory work through his own consultancy with entrepreneurship in the fintech space, giving him a rare dual perspective: that of the institutional leader who has built and led high-performing regional teams, and that of the founder who understands what exceptional talent means for a growing venture. At White Bridge, he supports clients and the firm’s leadership on market strategy, senior relationships across the GCC, and the intersection of finance, technology, and leadership. His approach is defined by candour, discretion, and a belief that the best client relationships are built over years, not transactions.
Outside of work, Giuseppe is a devoted father based in Dubai. Passionate about sports with a particular love for tennis, and a lifelong learner drawn to markets, technology, and Italian culture, he speaks English, Italian, and Spanish — bringing the same energy and warmth to his personal life that he brings to his work.
José López Colina
Strategic Advisor, AI & Engineering
In his role as Strategic Advisor, AI & Engineering, José helps White Bridge Advisors & Co. navigate the evolving AI landscape, connecting technological innovation with business strategy and execution.
He brings over a decade of experience leading engineering in complex, regulated environments across industrial IoT, consumer finance, and banking. He currently leads Data, AI and Software Engineering at a European bank, where he has taken generative AI and agentic systems from pilot to production and driven company-wide AI adoption. His experience combines technical depth with a practical understanding of how to build and scale AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.
For the firm, José brings a hands-on engineering perspective to AI strategy and emerging technologies, helping to identify opportunities, assess technical and organizational challenges, and translate AI ambition into practical results. His approach is direct and pragmatic, grounded in the belief that successful AI adoption requires sound engineering, clear business objectives, and disciplined execution.
Based in Paris, José has extensive experience leading multicultural teams and is fluent in Spanish, French, and English. Outside work, he enjoys technology, drawing, and travelling, as well as running and hiking.
Contact Us
We are committed to supporting your vision with tailored advisory solutions. Get in touch with our firm to discuss your priorities and explore how we can partner together.
Email Address
info@whitebridge-advisors.com
Location
Meydan Grandstand, 6th floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E.
Phone No
+971 52 139 5841