joined the diplomatic service, initially serving at the Directorate General for Human Resources and subsequently at the Directorate General for Political Affairs

served at the Embassy of Italy in Cairo. Then posted to the Permanent Representation of Italy to the European Union in Brussels. Upon return to Rome in 2004 assigned to the Coordination Unit of the Secretariat General

posted at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, D.C. Upon returning to Italy, appointed Head of the Afghanistan Unit at the Directorate General for Political Affairs

promoted to the rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. Subsequently, appointed Principal Director for European Integration and later assumed the position of Deputy Director General for the European Union

assumed office as Ambassador of Italy to Albania

promoted to the rank of Ambassador

serving as Ambassador of Italy to Germany

bestowed with the Honor of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic