Luca Di Giovanni is a seasoned defence and security expert with over two decades of leadership in the military and naval sectors, specialising in policy development, technical implementation, and intelligence. With a strong track record in programme management, strategic growth, and high-level stakeholder engagement, he has played a pivotal role in shaping security and defence strategies on a global scale.

Since September 2024, he has served as Director of Business Development at Destinus, leading market expansion across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

From July 2021 to August 2024, he was Drone Program Manager at the Prime Minister’s Cabinet, where he established a robust interdepartmental network and trained over 150 military personnel worldwide. He spearheaded a €1M VTOL drone programme, securing €200M in international revenue, and worked closely with Middle Eastern and African governments to advance drone solutions.

As Head of Naval Intelligence for the Italian Navy (July 2020 – July 2021), he led a team of analysts in enhancing maritime security, achieving a 70% reduction in illegal immigration across the Mediterranean and a 40% decrease in piracy incidents in the Indian Ocean. Managing a €1M budget, he advanced intelligence collection systems and ELINT capabilities for submarines.

Between July 2019 and July 2020, he served as a Commanding Officer in the Italian Navy, overseeing crisis management in Libya and Syria. His leadership earned him the Knighthood of the Italian Military Order. In this role, he optimised logistics, operational planning, and risk management while establishing a broad network across government entities.

From 2017 to 2019, as Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program Manager at the Ministry of Defence, he managed ELINT and COMINT projects worth over €30M, successfully closing five FMS contracts and securing €10M in revenue.

Earlier, as Head of Technical Intelligence (2009–2017), he led SIGINT programmes that increased security efficiency by 200% and reduced illegal maritime migration by 40%. His cybersecurity initiatives significantly decreased smartphone-related security incidents by 40%. His tenure as NATO Information Security Officer (2008–2009) saw the development of security protocols for a multinational Sea Combat Group, cutting costs by 20% and preventing cyber incidents.

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