Himalayas Candidate
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Dear Mr. Bianchi,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Executive Director position at your organization. I am genuinely excited by the opportunity to lead a mission-driven team in Italy and beyond, and believe my strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and operational experience align closely with your goals to scale impact, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen organizational governance.
Over the past 15 years I have held senior leadership roles across the private and nonprofit sectors, most recently as Head of Strategic Operations at a Milan-based social impact organisation where I oversaw a €12M annual budget and a team of 60 staff. In previous roles with PwC and a corporate sustainability unit at Eni, I led cross-functional initiatives that improved operational efficiency by 18%, implemented rigorous financial controls that reduced overhead by 9%, and launched a donor and partner engagement program that increased recurring funding by €2.5M over two years. I combine strong P&L ownership with hands-on program delivery — from establishing KPIs and balanced scorecards to negotiating large-scale partnerships with foundations, multinational corporations, and municipal governments.
What draws me to this role is your organization’s commitment to measurable impact and sustainable growth. I admire how you blend strategic programs with evidence-driven evaluation — an approach I have championed throughout my career. I am particularly passionate about building resilient teams, strengthening governance structures, and leveraging data to guide investment decisions. With experience working alongside stakeholders such as UniCredit Foundation, Fondazione CRT, and international partners, I can quickly build credibility with funders, public-sector partners, and board members and translate strategic priorities into operational plans that deliver results.
I welcome the opportunity to bring my strategic vision, operational rigor, and collaborative leadership to your team. I am confident I can help scale your programs, deepen stakeholder relationships, and achieve sustainable outcomes that reflect the organisation’s mission. I would be grateful for the chance to discuss how my background and approach align with your priorities and to explore next steps in an interview.
Sincerely,
Luca Romano
