Gerlie Saura Leproux

Strategic Business Development Leader, Global Partnership Expert, and Speaker in Rome, Italy

Gerlie Saura Leproux

Strategic Business Development Leader, Global Partnership Expert, and Speaker in Rome, Italy

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Results-driven and transformational leader with 15+ years of proven success in people and business development. Over the years I honed a diverse and versatile skill set in human resources, internationalization, diplomacy, and international relations.

My career journey spans government, non-profit, and private sectors, with a strong track record of success in developing academic-industry collaborations to leverage revenue development. Proficient in designing learning & advancement program within the academia, industries, NGOs, government organizations, and startups to cultivate ideas, innovative business solutions and partnerships in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Entrepreneurial by nature with agility in understanding the needs of the various stakeholders. I have a proven track record of driving strategic growth and fostering profitable relationships in sales & business development across diverse industries applied in B2c, B2b, and B2i. I am skilled in alliance management, governance oversight, contract management, marketing strategy, and project management with a strong understanding of technology and its business benefits.

My free time is devoted as the President and Board Member of the Professional Women's Association of Rome, a non-profit association that promotes the leadership & career development of professionals specially women through education, mentorship, scholarships, networking, and alliances. Since 2012 I serve as a Board Member and since 2020 I am elected as President, leading a group of amazing women leaders. Since 2021 I am specially appointed as the Country Manager Italy of G100 Education and Employment (WEF) think tank as a diversity, equity, inclusion, education and advocate employment.

My record of academic achievements and professional career history demonstrates attributes commitment to service, organizational values, passion for people, and professionalism.