Carlo De Giacomo
London,ENG
Summary
Results-driven policy and government affairs expert with a strong understanding of politics, institutions, and media. Proven track record in delivering effective advocacy campaigns across Europe, contributing to the development of EU and UK policy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Head of Commodities
Association For Financial Markets In Europe
10.2021 - Current
- Leading AFME's policy work on commodities, previously focused on sustainability and ESG in AFME's Brussels office.
- Leading the team and managing workstreams, ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
- Monitoring, analysing and explaining regulatory proposals at EU, UK and global levels.
- Driving strategic engagement with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to shape and influence key regulatory proposals in the EU and UK.
Head of Int. Affairs and Financial Services
Weber Shandwick
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Managing the Financial Services practice with the top priority of growing the Public Affairs business.
- Providing expert advocacy and related political communications counsel to clients in line with their respective business priorities.
- Managing overall quality and delivery of work on multiple accounts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with policy makers, political audiences, regulators, trade associations, think tanks and industry leaders.
Policy Assistant
European Commission, DG GROW
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Following dossiers which are part of the implementation process of the Space Strategy for Europe.
- Contributing to the drafting of Commission communications, action plans and policy proposals.
- Coordinating sensitive projects that simultaneously presented institutional, political, legal and economic facets.
- Liaising with European Parliament committees and EU agencies, and preparing Commission interventions in the Council, its working groups and COREPER.
Business Development Assistant
Stantec
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Identifying EU-funded procurement opportunities and managing teaming discussions with for-profit and non-profit organisations.
- Developing expressions of interest and proposals, ranging from drafting the rationale and logical framework to the implementation strategy, planning and financial proposal.
Business Development Assistant
International Centre For Democratic Transition
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted research through main online databases (e.g. EuropeAid, Devex, USAID) to identify project opportunities.
- Engaged directly in the development of proposals, contributing to technical design and to the writing/strengthening of key sections.
Graduate
Italian Embassy In Mexico
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Wrote country reports for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- Drafted briefing documents, statements, press releases, articles and speeches, including for the Italian Ambassador to Mexico and the Italian Minister of Justice.
Education
Master of Arts - Diplomatic Studies
SIOI UN Association of Italy
Rome, Italy05.2018
Master of Science - European Union Politics
London School of Economics And Political Science
London, United Kingdom11.2017
Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Università Degli Studi Roma Tre
Rome, Italy07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Università LUMSA
Rome, Italy07.2011
Skills
- EU and UK institutions and policymaking
- Regulatory affairs
- Government relations and advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement and mobilisation
- Issues and crisis management
- Financial services and banking
- Fintech
- Sustainability and ESG
- Commodity markets
- Carbon markets (CCMs and VCMs)
Languages
Italian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Associate Director, Head of Commodities
Association For Financial Markets In Europe
10.2021 - Current
Head of Int. Affairs and Financial Services
Weber Shandwick
04.2019 - 10.2021
Policy Assistant
European Commission, DG GROW
09.2018 - 03.2019
Business Development Assistant
Stantec
03.2018 - 09.2018
Business Development Assistant
International Centre For Democratic Transition
04.2016 - 08.2016
Graduate
Italian Embassy In Mexico
10.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Diplomatic Studies
SIOI UN Association of Italy
Master of Science - European Union Politics
London School of Economics And Political Science
Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs
Università Degli Studi Roma Tre
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government
Università LUMSA
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