My Job
- As one of three partners at RPPA I have management responsibility across our Brussels office.
- My daily job consists in helping organisations achieving their business objectives by devising winning strategies and by using tailored tactics.
- I excel in supporting informal coalitions and associations, bringing together entities to focus their efforts and achieve tangible results.
My Experience
I began my career with an internship at the European Parliament before transitioning into consultancy. In total, I have 23 years of public affairs experience in Brussels (17 yrs in a global public affairs company and since 2020 at Rud Pedersen Public Affairs).
Throughout these years, I have successfully managed comprehensive advocacy campaigns for corporations and industry groups, helping them amplify their voices and influence in Brussels.
My Specialisms
My Proudest Achievements
Given the intense nature of consultancy, a high level of commitment and resilience are what I bring to work and help others develop.
Clients can be demanding, but managing four children—three of whom being triplets—is even more challenging. Balancing these responsibilities can be overwhelming, so my KPI is simply to stay grounded.
My professional highlights include:
- Scaling the Company: Contributing to the growth and development of the company, helping it achieve and maintain its market-leading position.
- Mentoring Junior Staff: Supporting the growth of junior colleagues and taking pride in their development as they become autonomous and capable leaders.
- Influencing EU Decision-Making: Playing a role in influencing the EU decision-making process, with immense satisfaction when our clients’ arguments are understood and considered by EU policymakers.
My Education
My Languages
My Interests outside work
- Cooking – FYI my masterpiece is la parmigiana – for family and friends.
- Enjoying my beloved Puglia as much as I can and travelling with my family.
- Being part of Catholic groups (Equipes Notre Dame and others).
My Favourite Brussels anecdote
My goofy entry into the Brussels bubble happened when I was an intern, around 23 years old, attending my first conference. I had a seat at the table closest to the panel, making me quite visible. Eager to be helpful, I offered to serve coffee to everyone. However, as I was pouring, the jar opened unexpectedly, and coffee spilled all over the table. It was certainly a memorable entry into the professional world!