Michele Bruni

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at InspiraFarms Cooling

Michele Bruni has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Michele is currently the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at InspiraFarms, a company that provides cold chain solutions and asset finance for agribusinesses in Africa. Michele is also a co-founder and has served as the Technical Director and CEO of InspiraFarms since its establishment in 2013.

Prior to their work at InspiraFarms, Bruni co-founded Autentica Italy, a company that offers tailored travel and cultural experiences in Italy. Michele served as a co-founder and was involved in promoting Italian cultural excellence and sustainable development. Additionally, Bruni started the transition to regenerative farming and eco-glamping business under Autentica Italy.

Bruni also has experience working at Oxfam, where they held various roles including Head of Agricultural Markets and Enterprise and Sustainable Livelihood Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean. Michele played a key role in developing sustainable and inclusive business models, as well as building partnerships with private sector corporations. Michele also contributed to the development of impact investments and worked on the Haiti Recovery Programme during a secondment.

Earlier in their career, Bruni conducted PhD and MSc research at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, focusing on small-scale farmers' sustainability and global value chains. Michele'sresearch explored linking smallholder farmers to international markets.

Before their academic pursuits, Bruni worked at The World Bank, where they were involved in designing and supervising investment projects in agriculture and rural development across South Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Michele also provided policy advice to the Government of Nicaragua on transparency and accountability measures.

Bruni's early professional experience includes their involvement with the International Association of Agricultural Students (IAAS) as Regional President and Member of the National Committee.

Michele Bruni's education history includes a variety of degrees and certifications obtained over the years. In 1991, Michele Bruni completed their Maturita' Scientifica at the Liceo Scientifico "G. Galilei" in Perugia. They then went on to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) in Agricultural Science and Technology at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, which was completed between 1996 and 2004.

In 2001, Michele Bruni attended ESTIAM - Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos y de Montes as a visiting student, focusing on fields such as Ag. Extension, Rural Sociology, and Agroecology. They later completed a PhD in Agroeconomics at the Università degli Studi di Perugia from 2008 to 2012.

In 2015, Michele Bruni obtained a certificate in Post Harvest Losses from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Additionally, they earned the certification of Dottore Agronomo - Chartered Agronomist and Agricultural Engineer in July 2004 from the Ordine Nazionale dei Dottori Agronomi e Dottori Forestali.

Based on the provided information, no field of study is specified for the Master of Science degree obtained by Michele Bruni at the Università degli Studi di Perugia.

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  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

    January, 2021 - present

  • Co-founder, Technical Director, CEO

    May, 2013