Prof. Dr. Emiliano Finocchi, BE

Professionally, with a focus on the African Continent, since July 2020, I have played a pivotal role in Luiss Business School Open Consulting division, leading the department of internationalization and project finance. My efforts have significantly contributed to the international expansion of numerous SMEs, facilitating their entry into foreign markets.

Academically, I am an Adjunct Professor within Luiss Business School in the fields of International Business and Energy (under an economic prospective), becoming a researcher in the fields of international business and energy , contributing to several prestigious journals. These experiences reflect not only my technical and managerial competence but also a deep commitment to innovation and sustainable development on a global scale.

Prior, I span over 15 years of senior consultancy experience, during which I have provided my expertise at the highest governmental levels in East Africa, specializing in the development of B2B relations and the initiation of strategic collaborations with some of the key global players in the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors. I have developed an international network that has enabled the establishment and maintenance of long-lasting relationships with multinational corporations across various regions, from the Middle East to Europe, to the far East. My expertise extends beyond consultancy, having financial engineered several large-scale projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams across various departments simultaneously.

Personally, father of two special human beings, I hold a bachelor in Computer Engineering at La Sapienza (Italy), a post graduation in Business Administration at University of Liverpool (UK), and a Doctorial degree in Business Administration at Temple University (USA). I hold two passports (Italian and Mozambican), I speak and write fluently 4 languages (Italian, English, Portuguese and Spanish) and I have a strong passion for the ocean.