personal intro & background

My name is Alfonso De Paolini.

I am a multilingual executive advisor with over 20 years of experience supporting SMEs and growth-oriented organizations across Europe and beyond.

My professional path spans export management, sales leadership, and entrepreneurial experiences, before evolving into independent strategic advisory.

Today, I support companies and executives in international expansion, strategic positioning, and digital transformation — combining pragmatic business insight with intercultural intelligence and technological fluency required to compete in post-digital markets.

Operating fluently across six languages, I work at the intersection of markets, cultures, and evolving business environments. Alongside advisory engagements, I remain involved in executive learning and mentorship initiatives.

Italian-born and formerly based in Torino, I am currently based in Warsaw, Poland, where I serve as Lecturer at the Faculty of Management at Lazarski University.

I am a member of IMIT, the Italian Association of Internationalization Managers; moreover, I am listed in the UnionCamere Registry (Italian Chamber of Commerce network) as a qualified Innovation Manager.

A comprehensive overview of my background and selected engagements is available on LinkedIn.

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Academic & Professional Formation (selected qualifications)

  • International Relations – Università di Torino, Universität Münster

  • International Trade Law – ITCILO

  • International Management – ESCP Business School

  • Project Management – Politecnico di Milano

  • Certified Trainer (QQI)

  • Innovation Manager (UnionCamere, Italian Chamber of Commerce Network)

  • "Alfonso possesses excellent problem-solving abilities. His ability to navigate complex challenges was invaluable to the success of our projects. ."

    Former Business Partner

  • "His depth of curiosity, remarkable language skills, and structured execution built immediate trust. He is proactive and consistently delivers, even in high-pressure environments."

    Former Supervisor

  • "I wholeheartedly recommend that students attend his classes and appreciate a person who is genuinely passionate about his field and strives to develop the ability to THINK CRITICALLY, and not just consume information without questioning it."

    Former Student

  • "Alfonso is always very precise in everything he does!"

    Former Colleague

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