International Online Master in HR and Organization

Elisa Laurino is a senior expert in Learning and Development with over 15 years of international experience across the UN system and private sector. She currently serves as Head of Organizational Learning at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, where she leads global learning strategy, cross-functional skills development, and innovation in instructional design and delivery. She holds a degree in Economics from the Università degli Studi di Genova and a Business English certification from Hastings. Ms. Laurino previously held key L&D roles at FAO, UNHCR, and Tribridge, supporting global training strategies and managing enterprise learning platforms such as Cornerstone OnDemand. She has led interagency collaborations, implemented VR-based training solutions, and managed high-impact eLearning initiatives.

With over 20 years of international experience across consulting, corporate coaching, and academia, Dr.Fabio Pisi is a certified ACC coach (ICF) and Adjunct Professor at Rome Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Università Roma Tre, an International MBA from IE Business School (Madrid), and a laurea in Mechanical Engineering with highest honors from Università Roma Tre. Dr. Pisi has taught at leading institutions including IE Business School, Arcadia University, and the European School of Economics, delivering courses on leadership, strategic management, motivation, and marketing. His industry background includes senior roles at Accenture, where he led training programs across Europe, the Americas, and Africa, and designed strategic workshops for the pharmaceutical and telecom sectors.

Gina DeBenedetti is a communications and public affairs executive with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning healthcare, pharmaceutical, and public health sectors. She is Principal of DeBenedetti Consulting Inc., advising global healthcare organizations on enterprise communications, change management, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, she served as Lead of Communications & Public Affairs at Janssen Canada (Johnson & Johnson), where she advised multiple presidents and led national strategies. Her career includes senior roles at Canada Health Infoway, Hill & Knowlton, and AXON Communications, with international leadership responsibilities in the UK and Canada. Ms. DeBenedetti holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) and is a Certified Coach Practitioner. Her published work includes contributions to *Novel Applications of Virtual Communities in Healthcare Settings* (2018). She is the recipient of several awards for excellence in leadership, business development, and issues management (Janssen Inspire Award, for People Development, H&K Award of Excellence for Issues Management , etc)

He Started his career in Food Industry in R+D and later in Production. From 1987 till 2017, he worked in Novo Nordisk where he had several leadership positions like Head of Middle East & Africa, Head of Marketing and Business Development in International Operations. In 2017 he established PNValue, an investment and consulting company. Through PNValue he invests in startup companies with focus in eHealth. He was also Chairman of the Board at BluSense Diagnostics.

Luigi Costa is a senior Human Resources leader with over 20 years of professional experience across international NGOs, global corporations, and higher education institutions. He currently serves as Program Director of the International Master in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion at Rome Business School and teaches at the Master in Human Resources Management. He holds an MBA in Economics and Management from the Istituto Guglielmo Tagliacarne and a Master’s degree in Media Management, along with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science from Sapienza University of Rome. He has more than a decade of university-level teaching experience and has held senior HR positions at Save the Children Italia and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, leading digital transformation projects, performance management systems based on OKRs, and company-wide learning initiatives. He is currently Head of Human Resources and Organization Development at Intercultura, where he has overseen organizational restructuring and compensation benchmarking in partnership with Deloitte and Korn Ferry. He is a frequent speaker and coach in the fields of ethics, diversity, and organizational culture, and holds recent certifications in labor dispute management and conflict resolution.

Marshall Langer is a native of Miami, Florida. He received his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and has additionally taken extensive graduate coursework in Counseling Psychology at New York University. Marshall enjoyed a 12-year career in diverse business and finance sectors in the U.S. and Europe. He has worked on Wall Street on investment banking and risk arbitrage for firms like Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as well as in trading for BNP Paribas. He further worked in the areas of corporate management, marketing strategy, management consulting, and real estate and he is also a Trained Group Counselor. Marshall has also taught at New York University’s Stern School of Business, Fordham University, University of Connecticut, Luiss University, and The American University of Rome. Marshall authored UN agency FAO Course guide: Fundamentals of International Business Management (Rome, 2006) and co-authored of Leveraged Buyouts (Rome, Kappa, 2012).

Pam Mwananshiku Spirito is a dual Italian-Zambian legal professional with over 20 years of experience across government, academia, and international organizations. She currently lectures in postgraduate law at Rome Business School, where she teaches subjects in international and corporate law, human resources, and ethics. Admitted to practice before the High Court of Zambia, she holds multiple advanced law degrees, including an LLM in International Business Legal Studies (Exeter), an LLM in Intellectual Property (Turin), and an MCom in Trade Law (Cape Town), and is pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Portsmouth. Her career includes senior legal and diplomatic roles with the Zambian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Commerce, as well as consultancy for the UN FAO and WFP. She has served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Zambia in Rome and contributed to multilateral legal negotiations at WTO, SADC, and COMESA forums. She is the author of a peer-reviewed study on Economic Partnership Agreements and Zambia’s dairy sector.​

Paul Greven, LLB, ICD.D, is an accomplished senior legal executive with over 20 years of professional experience in corporate law, real estate, mergers & acquisitions, and construction management. Currently serving as Senior Director and Head of Legal at JLL Canada, Paul oversees all legal, compliance, and risk matters for the firm, advising on real estate, leasing, hotels, and corporate law. He has also held senior legal roles in notable organizations such as twofour54 and Dubai Holding. Paul holds an LLB from Queen’s University and is a certified Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). He has published and spoken on anti-corruption, sustainability, and corporate governance at the UN and other prestigious forums. Additionally, he serves as a mentor and has led diversity and sustainability initiatives at JLL Canada.

With over 30 years of legal and compliance experience in the financial services, insurance, and energy sectors, Thurton currently serves as Legal Counsel for Ethics & Compliance at Enbridge. He is responsible for internal investigations, regulatory negotiations, and the implementation of ethics and anti-harassment policies, as well as the administration of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). He previously held senior executive roles at the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Canada Life, and Manulife Financial. He earned his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School and a B.A. from St. Francis Xavier University, and was a Rhodes Scholar finalist. A recognized speaker for over three decades, he has delivered presentations on compliance, ethics, and regulatory governance in Canada, the U.S., South Africa, and the Caribbean. His achievements include chairing national initiatives on broker conduct standards and leading high-stakes regulatory negotiations involving AML legislation and systemic discrimination.

With 25 years of professional experience, Stefano currently serves as Senior Trainer and President of the Board of Directors for the Lazio Regional Delegation of AIF (Italian Association of Trainers), a position he held from 2016 to 2023. He also acts as an Advisor to the National Council of CONNECTANCE ETS. His expertise in training spans key areas including team building, soft skills, personal and organizational development, civil and commercial mediation, and communication. Over the years, he has collaborated with a range of institutions such as ICE (Italian Trade Agency), EduBP, and CISP (Interdisciplinary Center for Peace Studies).

Valentino Megale is a tech entrepreneur, biologist, and innovation advocate specializing in mental well-being through immersive technologies and data monitoring. He is the CEO and co-founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup that leverages advanced technologies to enhance medical treatments and support patients’ mental health. Valentino has over 7 years of professional experience in the digital health sector. He holds a PhD in Neuropharmacology from the "D’Annunzio" University of Chieti, with international experience in Austria and France. He is also an online lecturer in immersive technologies at the Web Marketing Festival and serves as Program Director and lecturer at Rome Business School. His academic background spans 6 years, focusing on neuropharmacology and biotechnology. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including “Best E-Health Startup” at the Startup Europe Awards, and has taken part in international acceleration programs such as Accelerace and TMCx. He has spoken at prestigious events like TEDx and participated in innovation challenges with global companies such as Pfizer and Merck.