Doing business in a changing world: how Italian managers can lead the future of export
Adaptability, international vision, and strategic alignment with the “Sistema Italia” are essential skills for guiding businesses across borders in today’s increasingly fluid geopolitical context – marked by tariffs, conflicts, and technological competition. At the third edition of SIMA’s Festival del Management, held on May 8–9 in Naples, Mauro Battocchi, Director General for the Promotion of Italy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, outlined how Italian companies can navigate global instability by leveraging quality, relationships, and cultural intelligence. For managers, the challenge lies in developing a leadership style that combines operational resilience with institutional cooperation.
