Maria Cristina Pilone
I am a professional working in the fields of governance, information & intelligence for development, sales management and business development, negotiation, protocol, policy and events. Having grown up in an industrial environment, I have gained experience managing the interests of private companies and family businesses. I support organisations and stakeholders in building strategic relationships, reading complex scenarios and managing negotiations and representation of interests in national and international contexts.
Main areas of expertise
My professional background spans complementary fields: governance, information & intelligence for development, sales & business development, negotiation, protocol, policy and events. In each of these areas I bring method, analytical skill and particular attention to the quality of relationships.
Direction & Governance
Corporate governance, operational management and support for decision-making processes, with experience in extraordinary corporate operations.
Information & Intelligence for development
Data analysis, business intelligence and scenario reading to guide strategy, development and decisions.
Sales Management & Business Development
Commercial strategies, business development, market analysis and coordination of sales processes.
Negotiation
Preparation, listening and management of complex negotiations in national and international contexts.
Protocol, Policy & Events
Protocol, ceremonial, organisational policy and events for institutional relations and professional contexts.
Areas of Intervention
Corporate governance
Support for decision-making processes, corporate governance and organisational development, with an approach oriented towards sustainable choices and long-term growth.
Strategic relationships
I build valuable relationships between companies, institutions and stakeholders, fostering dialogue, trust and collaboration in complex contexts.
Complex negotiations
I handle intricate negotiations with method, preparation and attention to the interests of all parties, turning complexity into opportunities for agreement.
I work alongside those who lead organisations
Entrepreneurs
Who want an independent strategic sounding board and a knowledgeable outside perspective for crucial decisions.
CEOs and Management Teams
Who are facing growth or transformation and need executive experience to support them.
Boards of Directors
Who want to integrate concrete operational and managerial expertise within their governance bodies.
Investors and Family Businesses
Who need governance, business development and market intelligence expertise to add value to the company.
How we can work together
Strategic Advisory
Ongoing support for entrepreneurs, CEOs and investors on the strategic decisions that matter most for the company's future.
Fractional | Temporary Executive
Temporary assumption of operational management responsibilities to guide phases of development, change or transition.
Board Member
Participation in Boards of Directors and governance bodies as an independent member with operational expertise.
Project-Based Engagement
Specific business development, sales governance and market intelligence projects with defined goals and timelines.
Explore my professional profile
If you would like to follow my professional journey and explore the topics behind my work, LinkedIn is the main channel. Here I share experience, updates and reflections on governance, business, commercial development, negotiation and strategic relationships.