Giuseppe Russo

Giuseppe Russo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international operations and project management, currently serving as the Head of Operations and Head of the Middle East & Asia Regional Office at WeWorld since October 2016. Prior roles include Project Director and Officer in Charge of the Nicaragua Office at UNOPS, where significant achievements in sustainable development and financial sustainability were accomplished. Giuseppe Russo has held various leadership positions within GVC Italia, overseeing regional strategies in Central America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, as well as managing GVC activities in both Angola and the occupied Palestinian territories. Previous experience also includes serving as Engineering Program Manager at Merlin charity, where the construction of health facilities was implemented post-disaster. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering from Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca and a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.