Gianni Vernetti

Gianni Vernetti is an accomplished leader and expert in foreign affairs and renewable energy, currently serving as President and Co-Founder of AccessiWay since January 2021, and as a columnist on foreign affairs for La Repubblica since September 2020. As President and CEO of Gea Solar since January 2016, Vernetti oversees an innovative company focused on utility-scale solar energy projects in emerging economies. Previous roles include columnist at La Stampa, International Government Relations at SkyPower Global, and multiple terms as a member of the Italian Parliament, where Vernetti specialized in foreign affairs and energy policy. Vernetti's political career also includes serving as Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs and involvement in significant energy legislation in Italy. Academically, Vernetti holds advanced degrees in Architecture and Technology of Architecture from Politecnico di Torino.