Michele Piergiovanni

Michele Piergiovanni advises President Von der Leyen on economic matters, with a focus on competition, competitiveness, digital, single market and simplification. Previously he was the Deputy Head of the Cabinet of Executive Vice President Vestager. Mr. Piergiovanni also covered different positions in DG Competition at the European Commission, dealing, amongst others, with basic industries, pharmaceutical and digital issues. Prior to joining the European Commission, Mr. Piergiovanni worked for several years in private practice. Mr. Piergiovanni holds a law degree from the University of Genoa, as well as LLM degrees from the College of Europe and Harvard Law School.