International Development Professional and Triathlete – Dr. Gianpiero Menza
From an early age, Gianpiero has nurtured his passion for world travel, and for intellectual and cultural
exploration. Through experiences gained during his studies and his competitions, first as a member of
the Italian Olympic Sailing Team and currently as a competitive triathlete, Gianpiero has had the
opportunity to explore remote places and befriend people from diverse backgrounds. His experiences as
a business consultant and as a private sector analyst with the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) have enriched his global vision, preparing him to face adversity and change, to adapt to ever-
changing realities and to identify and implement effective solutions to contemporary challenges.
In his work he is driven to leverage the private sector and the financial markets to support the transition
to more sustainable development and to combat climate change while contributing to the advancement
of the economies of developing countries. Gianpiero holds a PhD in the “Economics and Management of
Natural Resources” and is now a partnership expert with over 5-years’ experience sustainable
development, environmental finance, entrepreneurship, business strategy and management. In 2016,
Gianpiero was selected as a Junior Professional Officer sponsored by the Italian Government, since then
he has been working as Private Sector Engagement Coordinator at Bioversity International (CGIAR).
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