Francesco Alemani

Francesco Alemani joined DIGITALEUROPE as an Officer for Digital Sustainability Policy. 

Prior to joining DIGITALEUROPE, Francesco worked as an intern in the Global Public Policy team at Cisco Systems, where he managed policy files related to digital sustainability and connectivity within the European context. He also contributed to shaping the long-term political outreach strategy vis-à-vis the EU institutions.​

He holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from LUISS University in Rome, where he completed his academic journey with a thesis focused on EU digital policies, analysing the relation between EU spectrum management and the competitiveness of the Single Market. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Global Affairs from the UCSC Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan, with a thesis analysing the status of the European integration process in the area of fiscal policies.​

He has also gained experience in International Economy and Trade through his work at the “Made in Italy Promotional Coordination” office at ITA Italian Trade Agency, where he contributed to drafting reports on the status of the Italian export sector.​

Additionally, he serves as a City Councillor in his hometown, where he manages relations with the US-based sister city. This role has provided him with first-hand experience in the political and administrative processes of the public sector in the context of international relations.​