An international business expert currently serving in the role of president and CEO of Vivier Group, Luigi Wewege has developed a reputation as a highly respected financial services professional and has enjoyed the type of unparalleled success only possible through a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience. In addition to his leadership position with Vivier Group, Mr. Wewege is also managing partner with Palmetto Global Ventures and executive chairman of Nikau Global, and his ability to be such a highly effective leader in each of these unique positions demonstrates his commitment and his diligence in every professional endeavor.
As the president and CEO of Vivier Group, Mr. Wewege is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business operations to ensure clients of the boutique financial services provider are able to achieve the best possible outcome through th e firm’s high-performing financial services packages. With Palmetto Global Ventures, Mr. Wewege in centrally involved with the company’s efforts with regard to its consulting efforts and provides specific guidance in his unique areas of expertise, including private equity, management advisory, investment banking and corporate finance.
Finally, Mr. Wewege’s role with Nikau Global similarly draws on his unique international business experience, and Mr. Wewege’s insight regarding international importation and exportation has made the firm’s market-readiness consulting services among the most sought-after in the industry due to the consistently outstanding insight on the many factors that have an impact on importing and exporting efficacy. Given his diverse skill set and his exceptional degree of diligence in all pursuits, it should come as no surprise that Mr. Wewege is able to effectively manage such a wide range of professional responsibilities.
Due to his many professional ventures, Mr. Wewege frequently travels all over the world for business purposes, and he even earned his MBA from the MIB School of Management in Trieste, Italy, where he focused on international business.
What is your favorite thing about traveling?
It depends on the destination, but there’s usually a great opportunity to meet new people or to spend time catching up with old friends.
Is traveling a hobby or a lifestyle for you? How did you get started?
It’s a lifestyle. My business demands frequent travel, and I’ve always been inclined to explore new places.
What is the most beautiful place you’ve been to?
Venice is just beyond comparison.
Do you have any exciting travel dates planned for the future?
I’ll be departing for New Zealand for business in the near future.
What are some travel tips you’d give to someone inexperienced?
It’s just more fun to always travel light.
Where would you like to go?
There are a lot of places in South America I’d like to see.
Where would you like to revisit?
New Zealand is always great, and I’d go back to Venice in a heartbeat.
Do you travel alone? Why?
Most of the time I travel alone, usually because it is a relatively brief business trip.
If you could pick the top 3 places every person should go, what would they be?
Venice, Italy; Interlaken, Switzerland; and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.
Do you travel light or do you pack up the house?
I prefer to travel very light.
