I am a Business Strategist and AI Specialist focused on driving exponential growth through data-driven innovation, blending strategic leadership with advanced prompt engineering and AI tooling to optimize corporate workflows. I lead cross-functional teams with empathic leadership to translate insights into strategic action, turning AI into a tangible asset for informed decision-making and measurable value.

Ludovico Balestra

I am a Business Strategist and AI Specialist focused on driving exponential growth through data-driven innovation, blending strategic leadership with advanced prompt engineering and AI tooling to optimize corporate workflows. I lead cross-functional teams with empathic leadership to translate insights into strategic action, turning AI into a tangible asset for informed decision-making and measurable value.

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I am a Business Strategist and AI Specialist focused on driving exponential growth through data-driven innovation, blending strategic leadership with advanced prompt engineering and AI tooling to optimize corporate workflows.

I lead cross-functional teams with empathic leadership to translate insights into strategic action, turning AI into a tangible asset for informed decision-making and measurable value.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Chief Strategy Officer at Lumina Vision
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led strategic initiatives, marketing operations, budgeting, and business development; drove AI-enabled data-driven innovation and geographic expansion into new cities and states; provided cross-functional leadership to align growth objectives.
2C Marketing Strategy Director at Farmavit SRL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Directed strategic initiatives to drive B2C growth, customer acquisition, and brand positioning; led market and channel expansion efforts in Rome.
Academic Researcher at Università degli Studi Roma Tre
January 1, 2021 - Present
Academic researcher in marketing and strategies for opinion and market research; explored the evolution of social media and its implications for marketing theory.
Creative Director at National Association Against Bullying (Bullying Stop)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Managed creative initiatives and campaigns through school work experience programs; oversaw artistic direction and creative project execution to support anti-bullying advocacy.
Staff Member – Exhibitions & Programs at National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GNAM) and Civic Museum of Zoology of Rome
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Supported exhibitions, events, and educational programs; contributed to museum logistics and audience engagement through school work experience.
Events Staff at Smash Association
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Organized events, concerts, and art shows; assisted with planning, coordination, and execution of cultural events.
Chief Strategy Officer at Luna Vision
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managing marketing operations, strategies, financial budgeting, and business development initiatives to drive growth and geographic expansion into new cities and states.
Chief Strategy Officer at Blocmark
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading strategic initiatives, marketing operations, budgeting, and growth strategies for an affiliated business.
Staff Member at National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GNAM) / Civic Museum of Zoology of Rome
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Staff member through school workshop experience program.
Staff Member at Smash Association
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Organization of events, concerts, and art shows.
Chief Strategy Officer at Blocomark
January 1, 2025 - Present
Shared CSO duties focusing on strategic growth, cross-functional alignment, and AI-enabled business processes; contributed to growth initiatives and partner ecosystems.
B2C Marketing Strategy Director at Farmavit SRL
January 1, 2025 - Present
Led strategic initiatives to drive B2C growth, customer acquisition, and brand positioning; developed market positioning and go-to-market plans; established KPI dashboards and measurement frameworks.
Academic Researcher at Università di Roma Tre
January 1, 2021 - Present
Academic researcher in marketing and strategies for opinion and market research; contributed to research papers and course content.
Staff at National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GNAM) / Civic Museum of Zoology of Rome
January 1, 2017 - Present
Staff member during school-work-experience program; contributed to museum operations and educational projects.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing and Digital Communication at LUMSA University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Media Studies at Università degli Studi Roma Tre
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2023
Final High School Diploma at Istituto G. Visconti
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2018
Business English Course at Lumsa University
May 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Media Studies at Università degli Studi Roma Tre
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Studies at Università di Roma Tre
January 11, 2030 - March 1, 2023
Final high school diploma at Istituto G. Visconti
January 11, 2030 - July 1, 2018
Business English Course at LUMSA University
May 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026

Qualifications

Business English Course
May 1, 2023 - March 5, 2026
Master of Science in Marketing and Digital Communication
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Brand Management
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Media and Marketing Planning
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Web Analytics and Data Mining with Data Presentations
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Sponsorship and Fundraising
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Customer Relationship Management
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Technical Writing
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Behavioral Psychology
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Strategies for Opinion and Market Research
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Graphic Design
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Web and Visual Design
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
CSR
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
PR
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Journalism
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Master’s degree (MSc) in Marketing and Digital Communication
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
B2 English Certificate (Equivalent)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026
Spanish Language Certificate (A2)
January 11, 2030 - March 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail