Marco Mancesti

Senior Expert

Marco is a strategy-and-leadership practitioner, educator, and “situational intelligence” expert whose work sits at the intersection of strategy, change, and human dynamics.

Creator of the “4 Points of Tension” model, he identifies pivotal moments for individuals and organizations and offers actionable strategies. As a trusted advisor, Marco leverages a tailored blend of hands-on experience and proven methodologies to empower leaders at critical junctures, such as when onboarding into new roles.

With a rich background spanning pharma-biotech and academia, he is also known for supporting multinational corporations, SMEs, NGOs, and public entities in governance assessments, strategy design and organizational development.

Certified in change management (Prosci) and a master coach for sustainable teams (Actitudes), Marco holds a Certificate of Lifelong Learning from IMD Business School. He is fluent in French, English, and Italian.

Summary

SHARPMANIA, since April 2023
Senior consultant

GEROSITUS, since January 2015
Co-Founder

GEROVISTA, since April 2014
Founder

THE BUSINESS HARBOUR, 2020 – 2023
Business Development Director

IMD – INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT, 2009 – 2019
R&D Director

MERCK, 2007 – 2009
Director – Strategy & Operations

SERONO INTERNATIONAL 1991 – 2018
Various roles in the company. Latest prior merger: Corporate Director, Management Office – Global Product Development

Association Suisse 2nd Chance, depuis 2012 (www.2nd-chance.org).
Comité International de la Croix-Rouge

Cheffe du projet sur les personnes déplacées (2008-2011)
Cheffe de l’unité Femmes et guerre (2011)
Conseillère diplomatique dans les relations avec les agences des Nations Unies (2006-2008)
Conseillère diplomatique pour le continent africain (2004-2005)
Cheffe de secteur au département de la protection pour le Moyen-Orient (2002-2004)
Cheffe adjointe des opérations pour les régions des Grands Lacs (2000-2002)
Cheffe adjointe des opérations pour le Moyen-Orient (1996-1999)
Déléguée polyvalente en Jordanie , Palestine et Liban (1993-1996)

Experience in

Executive recruitment – Onboarding – Leadership Mentoring – Organizational Development – Strategy Design – Strategy Execution – Change Management – Stakeholder Management – Decision-Making – Delegation – Learning Organizations

Faculty lecturer

EMBA MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP (HEG-VD / HEIG ARC)
SWISS FEDERAL UNIVERSITY FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
FEDERATION DES ENTREPRISES ROMANDES