Lorenzo Tacchella
About Lorenzo Tacchella
Lorenzo Tacchella serves as the Head of External Relations at the World Food Programme, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in partnerships and marketing, with experience in various organizations including Save the Children and talixo, and holds multiple master's degrees in business administration and international management.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Lorenzo Tacchella currently serves as the Head of External Relations at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. He has held this position since 2022, bringing expertise in managing partnerships and external communications. Prior to this role, he was the Partnerships and Reporting Officer at WFP in Niamey, Niger, starting in 2020. His responsibilities include fostering relationships with various stakeholders to enhance the organization's mission.
Previous Experience in External Relations
Before joining WFP, Lorenzo Tacchella worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in external relations. He was the Strategic Partnerships Manager at Talixo from 2019 to 2020 and held the position of Senior Key Account Manager for one month in 2019. Additionally, he served as the Influencer Solution Manager at Onefootball GmbH for six months in 2018. His diverse experiences have equipped him with strong skills in partnership management and strategic communication.
Educational Background
Lorenzo Tacchella has a solid educational foundation in business and management. He obtained a Master's degree in International Management from Toulouse Business School in 2014. He also completed an International Master of Science in Business Administration with a major in Marketing at Universidade Católica Portuguesa from 2013 to 2015. Earlier, he earned a Laurea in Economia e Gestione delle imprese from Università degli Studi di Roma Tre from 2009 to 2012. His education supports his professional roles in marketing and management.
Skills and Language Proficiency
Lorenzo Tacchella possesses excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, developed through various professional experiences and leading a federal football team for seven years. He is fluent in English and Portuguese and has proficiency in French and Spanish. This language capability allows him to communicate effectively with diverse international business accounts, enhancing his role in external relations and partnerships.
Early Career and Initial Roles
Lorenzo Tacchella began his career in various roles that laid the groundwork for his future in marketing and management. He worked as a Marketing Analyst in the Marketing Intelligence department at Save the Children Italia from 2016 to 2017. He also held positions at TERRA MIA S.R.L. as an Accounting and Marketing Assistant in 2012 and at L'Oréal as a Marketing professional from 2014 to 2015. These early experiences contributed to his development in the field.