Edoardo Caccin

International business development and strategic partnerships

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

International business development and strategic partnerships professional with extensive experience operating across the Middle East, CIS&Asia, and Latin America. Proven track record in building and activating high-level relationships with ministers, sovereign entities, and C-suite executives, positioning organizations early in decision-making cycles and driving revenue through influence-led engagement. Operating at the intersection of government relations, investor positioning, PR and commercial strategy, with deep expertise in GCC markets—particularly Saudi Arabia—supporting institutional engagement, partnership structuring and strategic visibility and corporate storytelling.

Experience

  • The Business Year (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Content & Partnership Architect | Shaping the Narrative of Emerging Markets
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

      Strategic Market Connector | Driving Saudi Arabia’s Global Investment Narrative I specialize in forging high-impact partnerships and collaborations with ministries, international corporations, and PIF-backed entities to position Saudi Arabia as a premier global investment hub. Operating across all sectors and regions, I engage directly with decision-makers—CEOs, founders, ministers—who are actively reshaping the Kingdom’s economic landscape. Building Strategic Alliances with key stakeholders to enhance Saudi Arabia’s positioning on the global investment map. Leading High-Level Engagements, conducting 1000+ interviews with top executives, ministers, and business leaders driving economic transformation. Market Intelligence & Business Development, identifying investment trends and key players shaping the Kingdom’s industries. Comprehensive Economic Analysis, translating on-the-ground research into actionable insights for investors and global businesses. I don’t just report on Saudi Arabia’s transformation — I actively shape its international narrative through elite connections, strategic content, and business intelligence.

    • Country Director - Portugal
      Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

      - Researching, planning, and compiling The Business Year: Portugal 2022\23: comprehensive annual, investor-focused periodicals analysing trends in emerging markets - Market research to identify top decision makers in each sector of the economy - Conducting more than 200 high-level interviews with ministers and top executives. - Writing review and focus articles on each sector of the economy, highlighting key trends. - Identify key players and trends in the economy through 5 months of in-country research, including media-monitoring, primary interviews, and literature reviews.

    • Country Director - Peru
      Sep 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 10 mos

      - Researching, planning, and compiling The Business Year: Peru 2016: comprehensive annual, investor-focused periodicals analysing trends in emerging markets - Market research to identify top decision makers in each sector of the economy - Conducting more than 200 high-level interviews with ministers and top executives. - Writing review and focus articles on each sector of the economy, highlighting key trends. - Identify key players and trends in the economy through 7 months of in-country research, including media-monitoring, primary interviews, and literature reviews.

  • Director at NIKA ISLAND RESORT AND SPA
    May 2017 - Apr 2022 · 5 yrs

    KEY TASKS \\ Coordinating, supervising and working with an international team of 120 people \\ Designing, testing and implementing a medium-term new strategy that will generate drastic improvements in the entire managerial plan of the island \\ Sales: coordinating, monitoring and boosting the daily performance of all the outlets in the island \\ Advice the resident managers and directors about a strategy to consolidate the existing relations with the local community living in the neighbouring islands and with the institutions in the Capital of the Country \\ Implementation of a unique, coherent and competitive image of the island; creation of “brand strategy” and brand initiatives with the objective of exceeding guest expectations \\ Coordinating and Supervising the creation of a Museum ( with the support of local Ministries, Consulates, NGOs and international organisations, such as UNDP ) \\ Participation of International Fairs and Exhibitions \\

  • Business Development Executive at Konaxis Group
    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 · 8 mos

    Development of portfolio of clients in Europe and China. Development of long- term business relations; identification and resolution of client concerns. Cooperation with Chinese buyers to meet the demands of the customers. Negotiation on the terms of contracts with the customers. Sampling, production follow-up and quality control. Coordination of the shipping schedules and delivery of the merchandise and services.

  • Marketing Assistant (intern) at Piccolo Teatro di Milano - Teatro d'Europa
    Feb 2011 - Jul 2011 · 6 mos

    Marketing: planning and formulation of special offers; processing and updating sales informations; filing informations about spectators; planning of cultural events (meetings, lessons, festivals, parties...); introduction and promotion of the stage shows to students and professors (Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan -­‐ Universita‘ degli Studi, Milan). Shows and events: In the Company of men, Edward Bond; directed by Luca Ronconi. Rêve d'automne, Jon Fosse; directed by Patrice Chéreau. Donka, a letter to Cekhov; directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca. Blackbird, David Harrower; directed by Luis Pasqual.

  • Personal Assistant at Eni
    Dec 2008 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Personal assistant: Vice-­‐chairman of Russian Federation Igor Sechin’s personal assistant during his stay in Milan. Libyan Ambassador Hafed Gaddur’s personal assistant during his stay in Milan. Egyptian Ambassador Ashraf Rashid’s personal assistant during his stay in Milan.