Antonio Spinelli

Antonio Spinelli is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in electoral processes and political participation, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at International IDEA since October 2017. Key responsibilities include providing strategic and technical advisory services across the Asia and Pacific region, focusing on electoral assistance and political engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Antonio held positions such as Head of Mission in Nepal and South Asia, overseeing federalisation processes and electoral integrity, and served as a Strategic Operations Advisor at the Australian Electoral Commission. Antonio's background also includes leadership roles at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, where responsibilities encompassed managing significant electoral assistance programs and advising on strategic planning and electoral reforms. Academic credentials feature a Master's degree in Electoral Policy and Administration from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Università degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi.