Giovanna Ilaria Fasanella
About Giovanna Ilaria Fasanella
Giovanna Ilaria Fasanella serves as the Vice President of Commercial Development for EMEA and APJ at PierianDx, a position she has held since 2019 in London, England. She has a background in business development and sales within the biotechnology sector, with previous roles at Oxford Gene Technology, Sophia Genetics, and Roche.
Work at PierianDx
Giovanna Ilaria Fasanella has served as the Vice President of Commercial Development for EMEA and APJ at PierianDx since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions. Her leadership contributes to the company's efforts in advancing precision medicine through genomic data interpretation.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining PierianDx, Fasanella worked as a Business Development Manager for EMEA at Oxford Gene Technology for a brief period in 2019. Prior to that, she held the position of Territory Manager for Northern Europe at Sophia Genetics from 2017 to 2019. These roles involved driving business growth and managing client relationships in the genomics sector.
Career at Roche
Fasanella has an extensive background with Roche, where she worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2017. Initially, she served as an Applications Specialist for three years, followed by roles as a Technology Specialist and Sales Specialist focused on sequencing solutions for four years. Her experience at Roche provided her with a strong foundation in the life sciences and diagnostics industries.
Education and Expertise
Giovanna Ilaria Fasanella has a solid educational background in the life sciences. She studied at the University of Calabria, where she earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, she attended the University of Naples for one year in 2002-2003 and studied at the National Institute of Health (NIDCR), further enhancing her expertise in the field.