Danilo Desiderio

Danilo Desiderio serves as the CEO and an expert in customs, trade facilitation, and transport at Desiderio Consultants Ltd. in Nairobi, Kenya. With a diverse and extensive background, Danilo Desiderio has held key positions including Senior Customs and Trade Expert at The World Bank, where contributions involved producing policy briefs and studies related to trade. Danilo Desiderio also worked with Cowater International as a Senior Expert in Trade Policy and Trade Reforms, focusing on Somalia's trade agreements, and led the development of the Seychelles African Continental Free Trade Area implementation strategy for the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Additional roles included Team Leader at the Horn Economic and Social Policy Institute, Trade and Transport Expert at Tana Copenhagen, and Rules of Origin Expert at Deloitte and GOPA Worldwide Consultants, addressing trade facilitation and customs reforms across multiple African nations. Danilo Desiderio holds degrees in law, international trade, and finance, complemented by specialized training in industrial policies.