Alessia is an experienced EU communications professional, having spent several years leading the communications programme of the European association of the hospitality industry, including developing social media strategies and defining branding, digital and visual identity for the association to enhance visibility and engagement. She joined the ECCO team in February 2024, where she is currently the Communications Manager for several European and global food ingredient associations managed by ECCO. Alessia holds a Master’s degree in International Relations (Rome, Italy) and a Bachelor’s degree in literature and Linguistics . A native Italian speaker, she is also fluent in English and French.