Elisabetta Zanon is an experienced public affairs and advocacy professional, currently serving as the Director of EU Public Affairs & Advocacy at the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine since November 2021. Previously, Elisabetta held key positions at the European Society of Cardiology as Director of Advocacy and Director of the Brussels Office, influencing European policy on cardiovascular health. Prior experience includes directing the NHS European Office, where Elisabetta established the office and led efforts on EU affairs, including managing responses to Brexit. Additional roles include Deputy Head of London's European Office and Senior Policy Advisor at EUROCITIES, along with project management at the European Resources Centre for Industrial Restructuring and Development. Elisabetta holds a degree from the University of Genoa (1986-1991).