My Job
I am one of the Managing Partners of Political Intelligence Brussels, which means I have multiple responsibilities. But first and foremost, I am a content person. Working on the substance of a policy file is what keeps me motivated every day. I like to act as sounding board for my clients, whether they are CEOs or managers. I like the intellectual challenge of confronting different perspectives, designing innovative lobbying strategies and seeing the results of their sometimes years-long implementation. I like to see our team growing with PI and becoming more knowledgeable and resourceful over time.
My Experience
I have been working as a public affairs consultant for the past 15 years, and I worked at law firms before that, predominantly on competition matters.
My Specialisms
My Proudest Achievements
In my professional life there have been many, and I am convinced some readers could be intrigued by knowing which provision of the GDPR, for instance, is an original amendment of mine. But my proudest achievement remains to have grown my company from two people and a part-time assistant to one employing over 40 skilled professionals.
My Education
I have a law degree obtained in Italy and hold a PhD in competition law from Perugia Law University. After an LL.M in Belgium on European Affairs, I passed the bar examination in Italy and became a qualified lawyer.
My Languages
Italian, English, French
My Interests outside work
I am a family guy and I try to spend quality time with my wife and daughter. I like sports, particularly playing tennis. But if you want to know something personal about me, the fact is that I am still a nerd. I like comic books, building Lego, Star Wars, and watching the latest Marvel blockbuster at the movies.
My Favourite Brussels anecdote
You know you’ve been in the EU bubble too long when people make you feel that you are too old for “Pluxing”.