Riccardo Perna

Riccardo Perna is an accomplished HR and training professional with extensive experience across multiple sectors, currently serving as Head of People Development and HR Training Manager at Lagardère Travel Retail Italia since February 2015. Expertise includes instructional design and Learning Management Systems, with a strong proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors, and a track record of delivering management and leadership training. Prior roles encompass international sales training as a Corporate Trainer, independent consulting in talent assessment with ArnavA by SBT, and leading cultural training initiatives at Cultural Confidence. Previous experience also includes account management positions in technology-driven companies like Prosodie and Compunetix Inc., and a foundational role as a Public Affairs Assistant with the U.S. Department of State. Education qualifications feature degrees in foreign languages and specialized certifications in various assessment tools and human resource management.