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Zurich, Switzerland

- Advise National Football Associations on commercial, marketing, and corporate strategy to drive their commercial and organisational growth, while leading a team of global experts in the worldwide implementation of these services. - Support global stakeholders in maximising the value of their commercial assets by creating customised commercial and marketing plans (e.g., market analyses, revenue stream diversification, sponsorship propositions, digital activations, etc.).- Serve as an… Show more - Advise National Football Associations on commercial, marketing, and corporate strategy to drive their commercial and organisational growth, while leading a team of global experts in the worldwide implementation of these services. - Support global stakeholders in maximising the value of their commercial assets by creating customised commercial and marketing plans (e.g., market analyses, revenue stream diversification, sponsorship propositions, digital activations, etc.).- Serve as an advisor to the Chief MA Officer and MA Services Director, offering guidance on internal strategic matters. This includes optimizing internal governance and organizational structure, overseeing the FIFA Vision 2020-2023 implementation, and crafting, directing, and monitoring divisional strategies- Coordinate and conduct workshops, webinars, and summits with global stakeholders.- Enhance the internal knowledge of global football stakeholders through improved data and insights frameworks, case studies, and trend monitoring.- Responsible for the end-to-end management of key divisional projects, such as, among others, the development of the new FIFA Capacity Development Strategy and the revamped approach towards Member Associations Intelligence- Represent FIFA in meetings with senior officials from National Football Associations, governments, commercial partners, media, and other stakeholders. Show less

- Led account management for European National Associations on institutional and business development matters.- Enhanced the account management framework to improve communication and engagement with National Associations, aiming to build and maintain strong, trusted, long-term relationships at both political and administrative levels.- Represented FIFA at National Associations’ congresses, conferences, and events, establishing connections with national and international sports industry… Show more - Led account management for European National Associations on institutional and business development matters.- Enhanced the account management framework to improve communication and engagement with National Associations, aiming to build and maintain strong, trusted, long-term relationships at both political and administrative levels.- Represented FIFA at National Associations’ congresses, conferences, and events, establishing connections with national and international sports industry leaders.- Implemented the FIFA Forward program, including project advisory, regulatory compliance, project assessment and approval, communication with Member Associations, and preparation of Impact and Legacy reports. Show less

Zürich Area, Svizzera

- Supported the FIFA Secretary General and the Director of the Executive Office in overseeing strategic initiatives and steering cross-functional activities to facilitate executive decision-making - Devised and executed strategic and operational corporate agendas in line with the executive direction set forth by the FIFA Secretary General - Led specific strategic projects, such as the creation of the FIFA President Vision 2020-2023 Making Football Truly Global and the global assessment… Show more - Supported the FIFA Secretary General and the Director of the Executive Office in overseeing strategic initiatives and steering cross-functional activities to facilitate executive decision-making - Devised and executed strategic and operational corporate agendas in line with the executive direction set forth by the FIFA Secretary General - Led specific strategic projects, such as the creation of the FIFA President Vision 2020-2023 Making Football Truly Global and the global assessment that led to the creation of the FIFA Covid-relief fund- Increased organisational efficiency by overseeing the implementation of FIFA’s strategy, harmonising operations, and streamlining reporting processes­- Provided support to the Administration team in the organisation and preparation of the FIFA Council, the FIFA Congress and FIFA Committee meetings Show less

Zürich Area, Svizzera

- Support in developing a strategy and performance process - Support in project management / project portfolio management and in monitoring of the Strategy implementation- Assistance in general administration of the Executive Office of the Secretary General, including the handling of the correspondence, coordination and follow-up with various divisions - Assistance in the organisation and administration (content preparation, minutes taking and debriefing) of the FIFA Congress as… Show more - Support in developing a strategy and performance process - Support in project management / project portfolio management and in monitoring of the Strategy implementation- Assistance in general administration of the Executive Office of the Secretary General, including the handling of the correspondence, coordination and follow-up with various divisions - Assistance in the organisation and administration (content preparation, minutes taking and debriefing) of the FIFA Congress as well as of the meetings of the FIFA Council and the FIFA Standing Committees Show less

Perth

Hands-on experience in delivering mega sports events: in charge of the Pre-Match Ceremonies Venue operations at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in AustraliaActed as a main point of contact on PMC matters for the Venue Match Director and other Functional Areas (Competitions, Venue Management, Stadium Authority, Broadcasting, Media, Workforce, Access, Accreditation, Logistics)

Doha, Qatar

- Led the Pre-Match Ceremonies operations at venue level at Lusail Stadium with full responsibility for the delivery on Match Days.- Delivered 10 Pre-Match Ceremonies in 27 days, including one Quarter-final, one Semi-final and the Final.- Delivered a new and upgraded concept of Pre-Match Ceremonies, that included 3 giant banners, inflatables, flames, SFX, lights and lasers.- Managed a team of 200 people, including the EMC Team on ground and volunteers.- Acted as a main point of… Show more - Led the Pre-Match Ceremonies operations at venue level at Lusail Stadium with full responsibility for the delivery on Match Days.- Delivered 10 Pre-Match Ceremonies in 27 days, including one Quarter-final, one Semi-final and the Final.- Delivered a new and upgraded concept of Pre-Match Ceremonies, that included 3 giant banners, inflatables, flames, SFX, lights and lasers.- Managed a team of 200 people, including the EMC Team on ground and volunteers.- Acted as a main point of contact for Match Director, Competitions, Venue Management, Stadium Authority and other Q22/FIFA Functional Areas (Broadcasting, Media, Workforce, Access, Accreditation, Logistics, Power, ITT, Catering, etc.)- Represented the PMC Functional Area in the daily venue meetings and ensured the implementation of the PMC was in line with the requirements and operations of all other FAs. Show less

Milano

Milano, Italia

Milano, Italia

Involved in international taxation and transfer pricing studies, research activities and preparation of client presentations

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Law

Graduated in the top 15% of the class, selected to participate in the Exchange program at Science Po Paris, and offered a three-month.

Education record

Organised by the International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) in partnership with three universities, SDA Bocconi School of Management.

Erasmus Program, Master En Finance Et Stratégie

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

Graduated in the top 20% of the class and selected to participate in the Exchange program at the Undergraduate School of the Singapore.

Exchange Program, Undergraduate School