Born in Milan, Italy, in 1966, Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni is the chairman and CEO of NKGB Strategic Advisory, specializing in venture capital, private equity, M&A, technology, plant-based economy and impact investing. NKGB’s main focus is on investments originating in Asia and the Middle East.

He is the founder and chairman of Opteres, the most exclusive network of fine art collectors in the world. He advises private clients as well as banks and public institutions about fine art, and conducts private sales of rare masterpieces through Opteres. He is the co-author of a book about Joan Miró, published in 2014.

Sebastiano is also the owner and chairman of one of the most renowned and pioneering wineries in Europe, Querciabella, organic since 1988 and biodynamic since 2000. His Tuscan wines have garnered worldwide acclaim, including “Best Italian Wine” in 2004.

He divides his time between Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the US.