Alberto Castronovo is currently Head of the Internationalization Unit within the Cabinet of the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT), with a strategic focus on foreign investments, financial instruments, and global economic cooperation.

In this role, he oversees key policy areas including foreign direct investment (FDI), critical raw materials, startups and venture capital, and the implementation of the Mattei Plan. He works in close coordination with the Presidency of the Council, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and represents Italy in major international platforms. 

A strong advocate for Italian innovation and the global expansion of national enterprises, he plays an active role in international initiatives, consistently emphasizing the relevance of the new competition law decree to support Italy’s innovation ecosystem and venture capital sector—an area where he is a recognized thought leader and promoter.

He is also a key contributor to the National Strategy on Critical Raw Materials, overseeing the selection of strategic projects tied to Italy’s mining and industrial policies. In this capacity, he leads the development of the Italian Strategic Fund for Made in Italy.

Castronovo serves as Italy’s representative in several prominent international organizations, including the EU Critical Raw Materials Board, the Mineral Security Partnership, the ESNA Alliance, and the CCMM (Conference on Critical Minerals and Materials). Recently, he was appointed Italian Special Envoy for Critical Raw Materials within the G7, reinforcing Italy’s strategic vision and negotiating presence in multilateral forums.

He brings deep expertise in international finance and development policy, with extensive experience in engaging with European institutions, multilateral development banks, and global partners. In previous executive roles at SIMEST and CDP Imprese, he led international financial operations, forged partnerships with foreign stakeholders, ensured alignment between national priorities and global frameworks (including the UN SDGs and EU programs), and served on several advisory bodies, including the National Council for Development Cooperation (CNCS).