Autor: Matteo Rivellini

Matteo Rivellini is an experienced manager in the infrastructure and development financing sector in response to the migrant crisis, particularly in the Western Balkans, Italy and Central Europe. He is currently the Head of Division in charge of lending operations in Slovenia, Croatia and the Western Balkans at the European Investment Bank. Matteo has played a pivotal role in the roll-out of the Economic Resilience Initiative in the Western Balkans and in the overall coordination of the operational response to the refugee crisis on behalf of the European Investment Bank. He previously served as advisor to the Italian Vice-President at the Bank and as legal advisor for EIB operations in Italy and the Western Balkans. In the past, Matteo also worked in a renowned law firm in Milan. He holds a degree in International Law from Università Cattolica in Milan and speaks fluent Italian, English, French and Spanish. When he isn't working, Matteo can be found tending to his olive trees.