Armando Persico

Armando Persico serves as the Executive Director of CREO-LAB Sustainability at Università degli Studi di Bergamo, where responsibilities include overseeing the Contamination LAB focused on fostering creativity and innovation. Since January 2019, Armando has held the position of Teacher Community Leader and Education & Development Manager at JA Italia, focusing on teacher support, program innovation, and international development for Italian schools. Armando is also a Professor of Entrepreneurship at multiple institutions, including Accademia Symposium, ITS Machina Lonati, IATH Academy, and ITS per il Turismo, contributing to hospitality management education. Additionally, Armando operates a chartered accountant firm and has served as a Scientific Advisor and Entrepreneurship Programs Director at Fondazione ITS - JobsAcademy, impacting numerous students and teachers in digital marketing and international business. Past experience includes a role as a Senior Mentor at Mêtis[X], a futuristic think tank. Armando holds a Laurea in Economia e Commercio from Università degli Studi di Bergamo.