Paolo Gallo

Paolo Gallo

Coach, Author & Trainer

Paolo Gallo is a Futurist, a global expert in Human Capital, Future of Work, Leadership 4.0, and ICF-certified Executive Coach. He is Adjunct Professor in Leadership and Organizational Behavior at SDA Bocconi Executive Education Milan. He has delivered keynotes for 10 Downing Street, World Economic Forum in Davos, Ferrari, FCA-Fiat, LVMH, Manpower, World Bank, Microsoft, United Nations, Toyota, Ministry of Economics and Finance (Italy), Bosch, Citigroup, Blackrock, UBS, PWC, Starbucks and given TEDx and several commencement speeches worldwide.

Paolo has served as Chief Human Resources Officer at the World Economic Forum in Geneva and has also been Chief Learning at The World Bank in Washington DC and Director of Human Resources at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London, with prior experience at the International Finance Corporation in Washington DC and at Citigroup in London, New York and Milan, his home town. He is also a board member of selected companies.

He is the author of the international bestseller “The Compass & The Radar: The art of building a rewarding career while remaining true to yourself,” a mix of coaching, self-improvement, organizational behavior and business ethics. 

Paolo has worked in 80+ countries and delivered more than 100 interactive and inspirational keynotes and TEDx talks in front of thousands of people worldwide. He lives in Geneva with his wife and daughter.

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Professional Highlights

  • Expert in global job market megatrends, ethics & AI, Leadership 4.0 & personal development, well-being & energy management in a disruptive VUCA world.

  • Articles published by Harvard Business Review (Italian and Arabic editions), Forbes, World Economic Forum Agenda, and more.

  • The Compass & The Radar won the Gold medal Axion Business Book 2019 in USA, was nominated for the Best Business Book award and is in the best 5 HR Books by HR Magazine in UK.

Industry Experience

  • Banking & Finance

Certifications & Education

  • Georgetown University, Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Coaching, Personal and Professional Development

  • Member of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD), qualified at Advanced Level

  • Master’s in Science, Business Administration, focused on Organizational Development, Bocconi University

  • Malmedy, BE, Change Management, Group Dynamics, Human Resources and Organizational Development