My Job
• As partner at RPPA I have management responsibility across our Brussels office
• As an advisor I help organisations achieving their objectives by devising winning strategies and by using tailored tactics.
• Particularly skilled in supporting informal coalitions, bringing together diverse entities to focus their efforts and achieve tangible results.
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 Experience
Maintaining my mental sanity!
Especially given the intense nature of consultancy, which demands a high level of commitment and resilience.
Clients can be demanding, but managing four children—three of whom are triplets—is even more challenging. Balancing these responsibilities can be overwhelming, so my KPI is simply to stay grounded.
On a more serious note, my professional focus includes:
- 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 the EU decision-making process, with immense satisfaction when our clients’ arguments are understood and considered by EU policymakers
My Specialisms
My Proudest Achievements
Professionally: Facilitating the growth of more junior colleagues and see them flourish. Building trust and mutual respect with clients and colleagues along the years.
Personally: My wonderful 4 kids. My oldest Elisa and my triplets Antonio, Federico and Debora.
My Education
Political Science at the LUISS University in Rome followed by the College of Europe in Bruges.
My Languages
Italian, French, English and Spanish.
My Interests outside work
- Cooking – FYI my master piece is la parmigiana
- Enjoying my beloved Puglia as much as I can
- Travelling with my family
Walking in parcs to take step back from daily worries - Contributing to the Italian catholic community
My Favourite Brussels anecdote
My goofy entry into the Brussels bubble happened when I was an intern, around 24 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!