Rocco serves as Edelman’s Global and EMEA Chair of Public and Government Affairs. He leads the firm’s public affairs work across the EMEA region and coordinates the global practice of nearly 300 professionals worldwide.
Rocco brings over 25 years of experience in public affairs. He joined Edelman following the acquisition of Landmark Public Affairs, a firm he founded and led, which established a strong international presence with offices in Brussels, London, Singapore, and New York. He previously served as CEO of Edelman Brussels and as Regional Chair for Public Affairs in Europe before assuming his current global role.
Alongside his client advisory work, Rocco serves as secretary general for several high-profile international and EU-level business associations in the food and beverage sector. He is a recognised expert and frequent public speaker on policy issues in this space.
Rocco is a graduate of the London School of Economics, King’s College London, and Sciences Po Paris.