Simonetta Verdi is a highly experienced professional in government affairs and international relations, currently serving as the Managing Director of Government Affairs for the International Markets Group at Ford Motor Company since May 2001. Verdi's role encompasses strategy and policy development for the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Australia, and involvement in the Executive Leadership Committee. Previously, Verdi played a crucial role in establishing the Ford Middle East and Africa business unit and led initiatives to form a pan-Africa auto industry association. With a background in trade policy at Ford, Verdi has engaged with international organizations like the WTO and EU Commission. Earlier experience includes policy advisory roles with the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy and the European Commission, focusing on EU-Korea relations and trade policies. Verdi holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and a Doctor Magister in Political Science from the University of Padua in Italy.
This person is not in any teams
This person is not in any offices