Education
1996 – Master’s Degree in Economics and Business
University of Catania, Italy

2000 – Diplomatic Training Programme
Diplomatic Institute, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2011 – 2012 – Advanced Diplomatic Training
Diplomatic Institute, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Professional Experience

2024 – Present – Head of Unit – Finance for Development, Environment and Digital
Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGCS), Rome
Provides strategic guidance on development finance, climate finance and engagement with multilateral development banks. Oversees blended finance instruments, private sector mobilisation and innovative financing mechanisms within Italy’s development cooperation framework.

2022 – 2024 – Head of Office I – Directorate General for the Promotion of the Country System
MAECI, Rome
Led strategic activities for the international promotion of Italy, including economic diplomacy, investment
attraction and integrated promotion policies.

2022 – 2022 – Coordinator for Rome Expo 2030 Candidacy and Special Projects
MAECI, Rome
Coordinated institutional and international activities related to the Rome Expo 2030 bid, as well as crosscutting strategic projects.

2021 – 2021 – Senior Advisor to the Director General for the Promotion of the Country System
Coordinator for External Communication on Integrated Promotion and Internationalisation
MAECI, Rome
Served directly under the Director General, overseeing external communication strategies related to Italy’s international promotion and economic diplomacy initiatives.

2017 – 2021 – Ambassador of Italy
Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (with accreditation to Burkina Faso, Liberia and Sierra Leone)
Led Italy’s diplomatic presence in West Africa, strengthening political, economic and development cooperation and promoting Italian investment.

2013 – 2017 – Deputy Head of Mission (Counsellor / Minister Counsellor)
Embassy of Italy in Athens, Greece
Oversaw political and economic reporting and coordinated embassy activities during the Greek financial crisis.

2010 – 2013 – Head of Office II – Directorate General for the Promotion of the Country System
Secretary General’s Office, MAECI, Rome
Coordinated international promotion activities of Italy, including liaison with stakeholders involved in Expo
Milano 2015. Served as Secretary of the “Cabina di Regia per l’Italia Internazionale” and of the Committee for the Attraction of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

2010 – Unit for the Country System and Territorial Autonomies
Secretary General, MAECI, Rome

2006 – 2010 – First Secretary (Commercial)
Embassy of Italy in Paris, France
Handled economic diplomacy and support to Italian enterprises and investment flows.

2002 – 2006 – Second / First Secretary
Embassy of Italy in Algiers, Algeria
Worked on political and economic relations, with a focus on North Africa.