Manuela D'Agata

Manuela D'Agata has a strong background in training and education. Manuela currently holds the position of Head of Marketing and Commercial Training Europe at Tecan, starting in October 2023. Prior to this role, they served as the Training Manager Europe at Tecan from October 2021 to October 2023.

Before joining Tecan, Manuela worked at ISSA-The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association as the International Education, Training and Certification Director from January 2019 to September 2021. In this role, they developed and managed the ISSA International Education and Training program, focusing on empowering FM professionals across Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Manuela also played a key role in business growth and adoption of industry certifications.

From 2010 to 2018, Manuela was the Head of Training and Education at INREV, where they successfully built and consolidated the training program for professionals in the non-listed real estate industry. Manuela also developed and marketed the first professional certification in the industry in partnership with the Henley Business School.

Earlier in their career, Manuela served as a Training Specialist at Moody's Investors Service and a Sales Support Specialist at Wells Fargo. Manuela also worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at Kelly Services.

Overall, Manuela D'Agata's work experience encompasses training program development, business growth, marketing, and leadership roles in various industries.

Manuela D'Agata obtained a Master's degree in Contemporary History and Philosophy from Università degli Studi di Siena from 1997 to 2001. Manuela then pursued another Master's degree in European Studies at Universidad de Salamanca from 2002 to 2003. In 2001-2002, they participated in a Fellowship program in International Politics at Vassar College. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in "Creating a Culture of Learning" and "Building Resilience" from LinkedIn in 2022.