Speaker Biography
Rita Aloi
Director EMEA, ResearchFDI, Italy
Rita leverages extensive international experience gained from working and living across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Based in Italy, she currently serves as a research analyst, FDI Manager, and In-Market Representative at ResearchFDI, focusing on EMEA markets. Rita excels at engaging decision makers and has successfully led client missions across Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, the Nordic region, Benelux countries, and GCC nations, coordinating meetings with companies spanning multiple industries.
Rita’s global background has enabled her to collaborate with diverse industries across different continents. For the past six years, she has specialized in FDI attraction, working closely with economic development organizations throughout Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Rita has contributed to numerous successful missions and investment outcomes. She brings particular expertise in In-Market Representation, actively participating in specialized in that type of specific missions.
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