Francesco Perlini

Francesco Perlini has a diverse and extensive work experience. Francesco began their career as an intern at the United Nations in 2003. Francesco then joined Siniscalco&Partners as a Chartered Accountant & Statutory Auditor from 2004 to 2008. Francesco then worked at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, as a Finance Associate from 2008 to 2011, where they were responsible for coordinating accounts and providing training on financial procedures. From 2011 to 2012, they worked as a Grants Auditor at the EIT European Institute for Innovation and Technology.

In 2012, Perlini joined the World Trade Organization as an Internal Auditor, a role they held until 2016. In this position, they conducted internal audits and ensured compliance with financial regulations. From 2016 to 2018, they served as a Senior Finance Officer at the WTO's Financial Management Services division, where they reviewed internal accounting controls and implemented new IT projects.

In 2018, Perlini was promoted to Chief of Financial Operations at the World Trade Organization. In this role, they led the financial reporting cycle, acted as a spokesperson for audit matters, and implemented sustainability reporting standards. Francesco also advised the Director General on financial aspects and led strategic decisions involving sustainable finance. Additionally, they reformed travel operations and ensured compliance with GHG accounting and strategic reform policy.

Most recently, Perlini joined the OECD - OCDE in 2020 as the Head of Division for Automation & Innovation and Sustainable Finance. During their time at the OECD, they focused on shifting treasury functions towards sustainable investments, developed knowledge on sustainable finance, and provided technical assistance to promote adoption of sustainable finance instruments. Francesco also prepared financing materials and funding proposals for international climate funds.

Overall, Perlini's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial management, auditing, and sustainable finance.

Francesco Perlini's education history is as follows:

Francesco Perlini pursued a Master in Development Practice degree in Sustainability Studies from Harvard Extension School from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, in 2003-2004, they obtained a CEMS Master in International Management Degree from CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education. In 1998-2002, they completed a Master of Science (MS) in Business Administration and Management from Università Bocconi. In 2001, they participated in an exchange program focused on European Union Policy at SGH Warsaw School of Economics.

In addition to their formal education, Francesco Perlini has obtained several certifications. Francesco obtained certification as an Environmental Policy and International Development Professional from Harvard University in January 2020. In December 2019, they obtained certification in Balancing Multiple Roles as a Leader from LinkedIn. Other certifications include CRMA (The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., December 2017), PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner Certification Training (PRINCE2.com, November 2017), Chartered Public Finance Accountant (CIPFA, December 2015), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (IIA-The Institute of Internal Auditors, December 2011), Revisore Legale - External Auditor (Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze (MEF), October 2007), and Chartered Accountant - Dottore Commercialista (Ordine dei Dottori Commercialisti e degli Esperti Contabili di Roma, April 2007).