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Alessandro  Massolo

Alessandro Massolo

Brussels

Summary

Accomplished Case Handler and Professor with a robust background in economic and regulatory assessments, particularly in digital markets and AI, from roles at the European Commission and the Italian Competition Authority. Excelled in team leadership and critical thinking, driving policy development and mentoring future professionals. Proven track record in enhancing antitrust case assessments and interdisciplinary project coordination.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Case Handler

European Commission – DG Competition
03.2021 - Current

Case handler at Digital Markets Act (DMA) Team, July 2022 to current:

  • Lead of economic and regulatory assessments of DMA cases in the field of online advertising
  • Lead of inspection teams
  • Coordinator of project works and DMA investigative tools
  • Recruiter and mentor of junior staff
  • Regular trainer for new staff members

Case Handler at Cartels, March 2021 - July 2022:

  • Lead of economic and technology aspects in cartel cases
  • Lead of inspection teams
  • Regular contributor to the development of the Commission's anti-cartel policy

Official

Italian Competition Authority
03.2014 - 02.2021

Economic advisor of one of the Members of the Board, September 2018 - February 2021:

  • Lead of development of Authority's antitrust policy in the field of digital markets and AI
  • Coordinator of multidisciplinary project works such as AI, privacy and competition law
  • Provided economic expertise in the assessment of antitrust cases
  • Streamlined internal communication processes for improved interdepartmental collaboration and efficiency
  • Recruiter and mentor of junior staff

Case manager antitrust cases and sector inquiries in different sectors among which digital markets, March 2014 to August 2018:

  • Coordinator of teams in charge of handling antitrust cases and sector inquiries in several fields such as copyright and digital markets
  • Regular trainer for officials of foreign competition authorities
  • Mentor of junior staff

Professor

University of Rome Unitelma Sapienza
10.2021 - Current
  • Lectures on competition law and the digital markets
  • Preparation of the exam questions
  • Supervising and coordinating project works
  • Mentoring students

Research Analyst

The Brattle Group
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • Conducted economic, competition and regulatory analyses, such as impact and benchmark analyses – using, inter alia, economic models – for projects, arbitration cases and tenders in the energy, telecommunications, and transport sectors.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to generate relevant insights from diverse datasets.
  • Created and maintained database to store research data.

Education

Ph.D. - Law And Economics

Luiss
Rome
03.2024

Master of Arts - European Law And Economic Analysis

College of Europe
Bruges, Belgium
06.2012

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Student Mentoring
  • Course Planning

Affiliations

  • Member of the Young Talent Network of the European Strategy Analysis System (ESPAS)
  • Aspen Italy Alumni
  • Former Young Global Shaper, World Economic Forum, Rome Hub

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Professor

University of Rome Unitelma Sapienza
10.2021 - Current

Case Handler

European Commission – DG Competition
03.2021 - Current

Official

Italian Competition Authority
03.2014 - 02.2021

Research Analyst

The Brattle Group
06.2012 - 03.2014

Ph.D. - Law And Economics

Luiss

Master of Arts - European Law And Economic Analysis

College of Europe
Alessandro Massolo