Luigi Gambardella is an Italian telecommunications and digital-policy expert with extensive experience in the technology sector, European institutions and international regulatory affairs.
He began his professional career at Olivetti, where he worked on institutional and regulatory relations, before joining Telecom Italia, where he held senior positions dealing with European and international institutions and telecommunications policy. His career has focused particularly on the development of the European digital and telecommunications market, regulatory frameworks, technological innovation and international cooperation.
Gambardella has played an active role in European and international industry associations. He served for several years as President of the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO), representing the interests of major European telecommunications operators in discussions with EU institutions and policymakers. He has also been involved in several organizations and
initiatives dealing with digital transformation, connectivity, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
In addition to his professional activities, Gambardella has contributed to public discussions on the future of telecommunications and digital infrastructure, including issues such as 5G, artificial intelligence, data governance and the competitiveness of the European technology sector.
