Stefano Arciprete
Brussels
Summary
- Public Affairs and Communication: +20 years of experience in external affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, with a well-established network in Brussels and a strong focus on strategic communication.
- Fundraising: Proven track record in securing EU funding and leading complex transnational projects, contributing to business expansion and innovation.
- Project Management: Expertise in managing large-scale projects, with a focus on designing and implementing tailored education programs and strategic events that support business objectives.
- Field of Specialization: raw materials (mineral and metals) and clean technologies, innovation, education & training, with a focus on leveraging these areas for business growth.
- Sales and Business Development: Customer- and sales-oriented professional with solid business development skills, adept at identifying opportunities and driving growth in innovation and education landscapes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach and Communication Manager
EIT RawMaterials
Brussels
04.2020 - Current
- Developing and leading EIT RawMaterials' external affairs strategy and positioning towards the EU Institutions
- Playing a leading role in representing the interests of 250+ corporate members (Universities, RTO and Industry)
- Securing EU Alternative Funding to develop raw materials large scale projects, including a €6 million project under EFSD Plus, €10 million under Horizon Europe (under negotiation)
- Leading role in the organisation of annual EU Raw Materials Summit (1000+ attendees) taking place in Brussels generating revenue, network and visibility for raw materials sector
Education Manager
EIT RawMaterials
Brussels
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Managing a portfolio of 20 Education Projects across the mineral and metals value chain within the Innovation Hub West (NL, BE, UK, DE, LU, PT)
- Focusing on local ecosystem development and supported existing and new EU-funded project proposals
Confindustria Representative
Confindustria
01.2015 - 01.2019
- European Social Fund Committee, European Commission
- EU Advisory Committee for Vocational Training, European Commission
EU Liaison Office Manager
Luiss G. Carli Free International University for Social Sciences
Brussels
01.2014 - 01.2019
Project Manager – EU Funding and Policy Expert
Confindustria Delegation to the EU
Brussels
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Senior Expert on European policies related to Vocational Education and Training and Labor Market, focusing on the European Social Fund, Erasmus Plus, and Higher VET
- Coordinating and securing several EU projects, including Food 4 Growth, Silver Workers, and New Metro, with a total project budget of €630,000 under Erasmus Plus Programme
Project Manager
Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
Rome
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Managing lifelong learning projects for SMEs and business associations
- Leading a team of 3, responsible for the design, implementation, and delivery of training programs, and managed project budgets up to €500,000
Project Manager – Consultant
Spegea, School of Management
Bari
11.2006 - 11.2008
- Managing large-scale capacity-building project under the European Social Fund aimed at fostering active labour market policies in Central and Southern Italy
Education
Master’s Degree - Political Sciences and International Relations
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Executive Project Management -
University Luiss Business School
RomeMaster’s - Business Relations with Eastern Europe
University of Macerata
Public Speaking and Communication -
LACS Training
BrusselsNegotiation and Mediation -
Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
RomeEU Direct Funds and PCM -
European Institute of Public Administration
Rome/MaastrichtSkills
- Self-starter
- Multi-tasker
- Results orientated
- Business orientation
- Big picture thinker
- Strong networker & relationship building
- Problem solving
- Mentorship and coaching
Languages
Italian (native speaker), English (proficient user), French (proficient user), Spanish (independent user), Russian (basic user).
Selected appointments
- Confindustria Representative, European Social Fund Committee, European Commission, (2015/2019)
- Confindustria Representative, EU Advisory Committee for Vocational Training, European Commission, (2015/2019)
- External Evaluator for EU funded projects, European Commission, 01/01/22, Present (2022/present)
Personal Information
Nationality: Italian and Belgian
Timeline
Outreach and Communication Manager
EIT RawMaterials
04.2020 - Current
Education Manager
EIT RawMaterials
04.2019 - 01.2020
Confindustria Representative
Confindustria
01.2015 - 01.2019
EU Liaison Office Manager
Luiss G. Carli Free International University for Social Sciences
01.2014 - 01.2019
Project Manager – EU Funding and Policy Expert
Confindustria Delegation to the EU
01.2013 - 01.2019
Project Manager – Consultant
Spegea, School of Management
11.2006 - 11.2008
Project Manager
Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
01.2004 - 12.2012
Master’s Degree - Political Sciences and International Relations
University of Bari Aldo Moro
Executive Project Management -
University Luiss Business School
Master’s - Business Relations with Eastern Europe
University of Macerata
Public Speaking and Communication -
LACS Training
Negotiation and Mediation -
Sistemi Formativi Confindustria
EU Direct Funds and PCM -
European Institute of Public Administration
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