Francesca Poggiali
About Francesca Poggiali
Francesca Poggiali serves as the Chief Public Policy Officer for Europe at GS1 and chairs the Digital for Green initiative at AIOTI, focusing on the intersection of digital technology and environmental sustainability. With extensive experience in corporate social responsibility and public affairs, she has held significant roles in various organizations, including Ferrero and the European Commission.
Work at GS1
Francesca Poggiali currently serves as the Chief Public Policy Officer for Europe at GS1. In this role, she focuses on public policy initiatives that align with GS1's mission to enhance product safety and efficiency in supply chains. She has been with GS1 since 2021 and has played a pivotal role in advocating for policies that support the organization's goals. Additionally, she chairs the Digital for Green initiative at the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI), which aims to leverage digital technologies for environmental sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Francesca Poggiali has a robust educational background in law and political science. She studied at the University of Liège, where she achieved an Erasmus program, and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and European Law from Luiss Guido Carli University. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in European Law and International Law from the University of Leeds. Since 2008, she has been studying at Harvard Business School, focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility, which complements her expertise in CSR strategy and stakeholder engagement.
Background
Francesca Poggiali has extensive experience in public affairs and corporate social responsibility. She worked at the European Commission as a Legal Officer from 1996 to 2003, followed by a role at Cosmetics Europe as the EU Public Affairs Senior Manager. From 2007 to 2015, she held multiple positions at Ferrero, including Corporate Social Responsibility and Communication Officer and Deputy EU Public Affairs Director. Her career reflects a strategic understanding of the European political landscape, having engaged with national and European institutions.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Francesca Poggiali has developed corporate values and a code of ethics, successfully implementing strategies to enhance corporate reputation and public perception. She has served as a corporate spokesperson, interfacing with media and institutions at both global and European levels. Her leadership in the Digital for Green initiative at AIOTI demonstrates her commitment to integrating digital solutions for environmental sustainability. She has also participated in a European Commission panel addressing product information and digital means.