Leader: Bruno Carlo Ravaglioli

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Name: Bruno Carlo Ravaglioli

Job: Director of Finance and Administration, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Italy  

Where do you work? Rome, Italy

Degree(s): I hold a degree in Economic and Business Administration. 

Describe your work/research:
I am responsible for the fiscal and legal carrying out particularly for contracts, budget, financial assessment, salaries, training and job organisation in collaboration with our Chief Executive Officer. I am also responsible for Human Resources (190 employees), and manage a team of 38 people. Since 2005 I have supported financial planning for conservation projects in the Mediterranean Basin.

What are the highlights of your career accomplishments? 
My experience in economic feasibility studies for environmental and agricultural projects. In 1991 – 1992 I spent one year in Mozambique as a junior consultant for the Development Programme for the area of Maputo. From 1992 to 1995 I was involved in WWF activities, responsible for the administration of MedWet project (Mediterranean Wetlands Conservation) on behalf of WWF Italy. During this period I was also freelance for socio-economic analysis and cost benefit-analysis.


What are your favorite species?
Fish and sea birds.


Why are you passionate about conservation?
Because of the evident deterioration of marine environment we have seen in Italy over the last 40 years.


What gives you hope?
The good results we have had in terms of marine wild life recovery in Italian marine protected areas.


What activities do you enjoy in your spare time?
Scuba-diving and underwater photography, sailing, sports.

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