Gianluca Villani
About Gianluca Villani
Gianluca Villani is a Global Customs Associate at Flexport in Amsterdam, with extensive experience in customs and international supply chain taxation, and a strong academic background including an LLM in International and European Tax Law from Maastricht University.
Current Title and Work
Gianluca Villani is currently employed as a Global Customs Associate at Flexport, a position he holds in Amsterdam. In this role, he is involved in managing international customs operations and ensuring compliance with global trade regulations. His expertise in customs processes and international supply chain taxation proves beneficial in navigating the complexities of global trade.
Previous Experience at Nike
In 2021, Gianluca Villani worked as a Customs Intern at Nike in Laakdal, Flemish Region, Belgium, for a period of 5 months. This role provided him with practical experience in customs regulations within a high-profile multinational company. He gained insights into managing customs clearances and ensuring that shipments complied with international trade laws.
Experiences at Centro Internazionale Spedizioni spa
From 2015 to 2020, Gianluca served as a Custom Specialist at Centro Internazionale Spedizioni spa in the Livorno area, Italy. During his 5-year tenure, he honed his skills in international shipment and customs processes. Before this role, he undertook an internship at the same company in 2015, which lasted for 4 months, providing him with an initial exposure to the field of customs and international shipping.
Educational Background and Specialization
Gianluca holds an LLM in International and European Tax Law with a specialization in Customs and International Supply Chain Taxation from Maastricht University, achieved in 2021. He also completed an MBA at Università di Pisa, graduating with a score of 87/100 in 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna in 2012. These qualifications provided him with a strong foundation in business administration, political science, and specialized knowledge in international customs law.
Early Career and Sales Experience
Prior to his extensive experience in customs, Gianluca Villani worked as a Sales Account at Siderchim di p.m.Magnacca in Napoli, Italy, from 2013 to 2014. In this role, he developed his skills in sales and client management. His career also includes experience as a Barman at City Hotel London for 4 months, and a traineeship at Tragitti Onlus in Forlì-Cesena, Italy, where he contributed to various projects for 3 months in 2012.