Anco Marzio Lenardon is a prominent finance expert and investor specializing in strategic economic relations between Europe and Africa. Holding a degree in Economics, Mr. Lenardon has built a distinguished career at the intersection of risk management, industrial infrastructure, and international financial intermediation. His professional trajectory is characterized by a rare synthesis of solid technical experience in the energy sector and deep economic expertise. This background informs his commitment to the “inclusive growth” paradigm: an approach dedicated to transforming Africa’s potential into sustainable industrial opportunities through innovative financing of the real economy.

Current Strategic Mandates:

• Chairman of the Board at ETC Invest SpA: An Italian financial institution specializing in Guarantees, Trade Finance, and structured finance to facilitate investment flows and trade between the two continents.
• Vice President of the Club des Dirigeants de Banques et Établissements de Crédit d’Afrique (CDBECA): Serving as a strategic bridge between the African and European banking systems.
• President of UNIAFRICA: An organization dedicated to fostering bilateral economic integration and development between Italy and the African continent.

Professional Background and Expertise: Mr. Lenardon began his career in energy systems engineering for multinational groups. From 2010, he served as Project Leader for Confindustria, coordinating internationalization programs under the patronage of the Veneto Region and Unioncamere. He also represented the presidency of CONFAPI Industria Veneto at the regional “Africa Desk,” supporting the expansion of Italian SMEs into the emerging markets of Sub-Saharan Africa.

Awards and Institutional Engagement: His leadership has been recognized through prestigious international honors: in 2014, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers (during the Italian EU Presidency semester) awarded him for an innovative export credit model developed in synergy with SACE. In 2023, he received the Certificate of Excellence from FAGACE for his pivotal role in developing financial partnerships in Africa. A respected expert, he regularly contributes to leading international publications such as Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report.