Francesco Saccomanni

Francesco Saccomanni is an experienced commercial negotiator currently serving as the Commercial Lead Negotiator for Eni in Australia, focusing on the Petrel and Verus projects and domestic gas sales. With a strong background in strategic negotiations, Francesco has led initiatives for new oil and gas joint ventures in Africa, contributed to a $5 billion acquisition, and played a key role in the creation of Azule Energy, a significant joint venture between Eni and BP in Angola. Francesco's previous positions include involvement in upstream commercial negotiations across West Africa and Italy, executive support for the Chief Operating Officer of Natural Resources, and roles in investor relations and economic analysis. Francesco holds various degrees in economics and political economy from reputable institutions, including a Master of Science in Economics from the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics.