Business Development

• May 2022 - Present

Management Committee - Pan European Network for Sustainable Hydropower

• Sep 2022 - Present

Advisory board member for the EU network on sustainable and digitalised hydropower contributing to the Clean Energy Transition (CET) in Europe. Advisory board member for the EU network on sustainable and digitalised hydropower contributing to the Clean Energy Transition (CET) in Europe.

Partner

• Jul 2018 - Present

Funding consultant on energy, renewables, climate as well as technical roles (ICT/Cybersecurity) on short term and long term projects for institutional clients (World Bank, IFC) government and private sector. Funding consultant on energy, renewables, climate as well as technical roles (ICT/Cybersecurity) on short term and long term projects for institutional clients (World Bank, IFC) government and private sector.

Head of Innovation

• Apr 2021 - May 2022

Managing the European Innovation Council in Italy, the EU flagship program scaling deeptech startups. Head of Innovation Unit managing a team of experts providing mentoring/application support achieving €10m+ financing by assessing innovation needs, business plan and improving company management skills. Matchmaking activities with Venture Capitalists VCs, investors and private equity whilst enhancing company investment readiness. Providing innovation and funding advisory on the EU Horizon Europe research and innovation funding programme to +300 Italian startups, universities, research institutions and industries on consortia-led multimillion euro R&D proposals. Sectors: Innovation, Climate, Energy, Mobility and Space. Coordination of multiple projects worth €4m in innovation support for startups. Developing a network of external R&D contacts, tender and grant identification opportunities in innovation/R&I worldwide. Show less

Innovation Advisor, European Innovation Council

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

Supporting startups raise finance in innovation & technology via European funding programmes (Horizon 2020). National expert at EU level supporting the development of innovation programmes for startups - European Innovation Council and the SME Instrument. B2B matchmaking, coaching/mentoring of startups and member of European wide network connecting energy and climate startups (EEN Enterprise Europe Network). Developing European-wide Innovation Radar platform identifying innovative startups in Europe in conjunction with EU DG CONNECT and VCs. Show less

Project Manager, Renewables & Environment

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

Promoting the environment program (LIFE) supporting SMEs and institutions develop innovative technology-based environment & climate change projects. Reaching out to startups & projects in renewable energy and technology application; spearheading outreach, networking & organizing workshop events with various universities and private sector. Assist with development of project proposals of applicants and engaging clients in the programme. Promoting the environment program (LIFE) supporting SMEs and institutions develop innovative technology-based environment & climate change projects. Reaching out to startups & projects in renewable energy and technology application; spearheading outreach, networking & organizing workshop events with various universities and private sector. Assist with development of project proposals of applicants and engaging clients in the programme.

Business Development, Renewables & Climate

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

Acquisition of consultancy contracts (EU, World Bank, GIZ, AfDB) and managing projects in renewable energy, off-grid, environment & climate change in Africa (ACP) and Asia. Identifying project opportunities, development of partnerships. Managed the development of COP21 INDCs in 10 countries in Africa as well as the implementation of the Sustainable Energy 4 All (SE4All) in East and Western Africa. Won over 10 projects, mobilised over 10 million EUR. Recruitment of consultants and experts covering engineering/energy fields, climate change and environment from C-Level profiles and other high ranking specialists. Covering whole recruitment cycle and building database of experts (+2000). Contract negotiation and management of experts. Show less

Consultant, Migration Strategy

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Developing a strategy for the incubation of a new unit within Ministry of Home Affairs. Managing complex, high-level, multi-stakeholder negotiations, private sector business companies and non-profit organizations. Achievements: launch of roadmap for new third-country national migration unit. Developing a strategy for the incubation of a new unit within Ministry of Home Affairs. Managing complex, high-level, multi-stakeholder negotiations, private sector business companies and non-profit organizations. Achievements: launch of roadmap for new third-country national migration unit.

Business Development Manager, Transportation & Logistics

• Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

Account Manager and Business Development on road logistics solutions to large key Italian Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) accounts for Europe-wide continental shipment. Increased Unilever account by 20%. Account Manager and Business Development on road logistics solutions to large key Italian Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) accounts for Europe-wide continental shipment. Increased Unilever account by 20%.

Project Manager Intern, Health

• Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

Working within a private development cooperation consultancy in acquiring and managing EU funded projects, main responsibilities were in assisting managers in acquiring development cooperation tenders, building database of partners and experts, building DG SANTE project proposals and DG DEVCO proposals through the European Neighbourhood Partnership Instrument (ENPI) in the fields of health & consumer protection. Working within a private development cooperation consultancy in acquiring and managing EU funded projects, main responsibilities were in assisting managers in acquiring development cooperation tenders, building database of partners and experts, building DG SANTE project proposals and DG DEVCO proposals through the European Neighbourhood Partnership Instrument (ENPI) in the fields of health & consumer protection.