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

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.
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.
Chief Strategy Officer at Blocmark
January 1, 2025 - Present
Leading strategic initiatives, marketing operations, budgeting, and growth strategies for an affiliated business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Staff Member at Smash Association
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Organization of events, concerts, and art shows.
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.
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.
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.

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