Elena Molinari currently serves as Vice President of OWIT UK, a business membership organisation focused on promoting the advancement of women in international trade. Previously, Elena was a Senior Consultant and Project Manager for Trade & Investment at OCO Global, aiding economic development strategies for various entities. Elena has also held the position of Director, UK at the Missouri Department of Economic Development, facilitating export growth for Missouri-based businesses in Europe. Further experience includes roles as an International Business Advisor with the Enterprise Europe Network London and as Global Business Innovation Programme Manager at Innovate UK. Earlier in the career, Elena worked as International Business Manager at the London Chamber of Commerce and completed a traineeship at the European Parliament. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of East Anglia and a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural-Linguistic Mediation from institutions in Germany and Italy.