Francesco Berrettini

Director, Partnerships & Projects – Portugal at Empowered Startups

Francesco Berrettini has a diverse work experience that spans multiple industries and roles. Francesco has worked as a Director and Manager of Partnerships & Projects at Empowered Startups in Portugal since 2021. Prior to that, they were a Guest Assistant Professor at Universidade do Algarve since 2021. Francesco also has experience as an Independent Consultant, where they served as an Experienced CEO and provided expertise in digital marketing, start-up innovation, and venture capital advising. Francesco has also worked as a Business Mentor at EIT Health and as an Honorary Consul of Italy in Algarve, Portugal. Francesco has been an active member of Bocconi Alumni Governance, specifically supporting the Portugal Alumni Chapter by organizing events and developing networks. Francesco has served as a Council Member at GLG, providing strategic and financial advisory services to global companies and private equity firms. Additionally, they have held the position of CEO at Algarve STP, an association promoting collaboration between companies and university institutions in scientific and technological research. Francesco has also been a Guest Speaker at Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Centro Regional do Porto and a Business Mentor at Healthcare City.

Francesco Berrettini has a diverse education history. In 1990, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Università Politecnica delle Marche. In 1995, they completed an MBA Full-time program at SDA Bocconi, focusing on Business Administration and Management. In 2020, they attended the INSEAD Executive Education program, specializing in Building Digital Partnerships and Ecosystems. Alongside their formal education, Berrettini has obtained several additional certifications throughout their career, including specialties in Marketing and Advertising, Sales Enablement, and Digital Marketing.

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