I hold a Degree in Economics from Università Bocconi. I am Associate Professor of Public Management at the IPAS Institute of Public Administration and Health Care Management "Carlo Masini". I am Director of CERGAS Centre for Research on Health and Social Care Management and Senior faculty member of the SDA Bocconi Public Management and Policy Department. I am Member of the Steering Committee of the European Foundation for Management - Public Sector and of the scientific committee of the national association of district directors. (CARD).