Paolo Pezzola

Experience

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  Marina Militare

  Jan 1996 - Oct 2022

  Italian Navy Officer

  Italian Navy Officer, qualified in Telecommunications and Operational Combat Information, specialised in Mines and Mine Countermeasures. Deployed on-board Destroyers, Frigates, Offshore Patrol Vessels and Mine Hunters and employed in central strategic National and International Offices at the Italian Navy General Staff as well at the European Military Staff. Thanks to the diverse posts covered during my long career in the Navy, I have developed a very strong set of soft skills. I had the chance to lead small teams of five people and very large ones, up to 250 people. My experience in planning, conduct and assess Military and Defence Operations ranges from the tactical to the strategic level. I had the possibility to work in joint-combined military environments, as well in inter-ministerial and international frameworks. Show less

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  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.) - Standing Nato Mine Countermeasures Group 2

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

  Mine Warfare Officer

  Officer in charge of planning and conducting Mine Countermeasures Operations of the NATO Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 2. Conducted numerous major international exercises. Conducted historical mine clearance operations in the waters off Brest.

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  Minehunter Coastal Vessel Alghero

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2011

  Commanding Officer

  Commanding Officer of Minehunter Vessel Alghero. During this year, I had the chance to participate in many National and International operations and exercises.

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  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.) - Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1

  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

  Principal Staff Officer (Chief of Staff)

  Chief of Staff of the NATO Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 1. Responsible for the administrative and logistical management of the Group, supervisor of mine countermeasures operations, Deputy Group Commander.

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  North Atlantic Treaty Organization (N.A.T.O.) - Standing NATO Mine Countermeasure Group 2

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  Principal Staff Officer (Chief of Staff)

  Chief of Staff of the NATO Standing Mine Countermeasures Group 2. Responsible for the administrative and logistical management of the Group, supervisor of mine countermeasures operations, Deputy Group Commander.

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  Italian Navy General Staff

  Oct 2013 - Sept 2018

  Head of the Force Planning Office @ the Italian Navy General Staff

  Planning of the Navy's exercise and operational activities. Verification of the sustainability of planned activities. Defining the manning of International and International Force Headquarters for European and NATO operations. Participation in technical tables on illegal immigration at the Ministry of the Interior.

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  Destroyer Luigi Durand de la Penne

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  Executive Officer
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  Offshore Patrol Vessel Comandante Borsini

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

  Commanding Officer
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  European External Action Service - European Military Staff

  Nov 2020 - Oct 2022

  Action Officer at Forsight and Planning Branch

  Responsible to monitor and assess possible arising of crisis situation. Job assignment included the planning, assessment and revision of the European Union Naval Operations. Involved in the creation and launch of the European Maritime Area of Interest Coordination Cell, as well responsible for its Initial Operational Capability. My portfolio included Gulf of Guinea and Horn of Africa, During the time at the European Military Staff I complemented my knowledge on the European Union structure and enhanced my strategic and geopolitical assessment capabilities. Show less

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  Infodas

  Oct 2022 - now

  Results-oriented Project Manager with a successful track record in leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Experienced in all project phases, from initiation to closure, with a focus on risk mitigation and stakeholder satisfaction. Skilled in agile methodologies to enhance efficiency. Proven ability to balance multiple priorities and foster team collaboration. Involved in relevant international projects with prominent European shipbuilders and European Union Agencies. Show less

  • Principal Sales Manager - International Organizations

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2022 - Jul 2024