Francesca Iannini

Francesca Iannini has a strong background in project management and operations. Francesca started their career in 2005 as a Projects Coordinator at the UCL Institute of Education. In 2010, they joined the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) as a Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager for the Climate and Environment Programme. Francesca then moved on to become the Operations and Partnerships Manager for the Humanitarian Policy Group at ODI from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, they took on the role of Head of Strategic Operations and Partnerships for both ODI and ODI Europe, where they were responsible for overseeing resource allocation, financial planning, and operational support.

Francesca Iannini obtained a Masters of Science (MSC) in Development Studies from SOAS University of London. Francesca attended the university from 2004 to 2006.