Leonardo, an Italian national, is a public affairs and communications professional specialised in technology, transport and industrial policy. He supports leading cloud software companies, research institutes, and mobility providers with their EU public affairs engagement. Leonardo has also been involved in several EU-wide advocacy campaigns across multiple industries. Before joining AK Public Affairs, he worked in Brussels and in Rome for another public affairs consultancy. He has previous experience at the European Union Delegation to the United Nations in New York where he focused on peacekeeping and disarmament issues. Leonardo holds a double master’s degree in European and International Studies from the University of Trento and the Prague Metropolitan University.