Andrea Pirrone
About Andrea Pirrone
Andrea Pirrone is a Senior Economist currently working at Ofcom in London. He has extensive experience in financial market analysis, particularly in passive investments and crypto-assets regulation, gained during his tenure at the Financial Conduct Authority.
Work at Ofcom
Andrea Pirrone has been serving as a Senior Economist at Ofcom since 2019. In this role, he conducts economic analyses that inform regulatory policies and decisions within the telecommunications sector. His work focuses on understanding market dynamics and ensuring that economic principles are applied effectively in policy development. Pirrone's expertise contributes to Ofcom's mission of promoting competition and protecting consumers in the UK communications market.
Experience at the Financial Conduct Authority
Prior to joining Ofcom, Andrea Pirrone worked at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from 2017 to 2019 as a Senior Associate. During his tenure, he assessed the effects of passive investments on financial markets and liquidity issues in open-ended funds. He also contributed to policy development regarding the regulation of crypto-assets and conducted economic analyses that influenced policies on LIBOR and other financial benchmarks. Additionally, he represented the FCA in the Committee of Economic and Markets’ Analysis at the European Securities and Markets Authority.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Pirrone holds a Research Master in Economics from Université catholique de Louvain, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He also earned a Laurea triennale in Scienze Economiche from Università degli Studi di Brescia, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation in economic theory and analysis, which he applies in his current and previous roles. Additionally, he holds a Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate certification, enhancing his analytical capabilities.
Background
Andrea Pirrone has a diverse educational and professional background in economics. He began his studies in economics at Università degli Studi di Brescia, followed by advanced studies at Université catholique de Louvain. His career includes significant roles in financial regulation, particularly at the FCA, where he focused on market analysis and policy development. His work has had a direct impact on financial market regulations and consumer protection measures.