TEAM PROFILE
Lorenzo Genito is an associate director at Trilligent based in Brussels. He supports clients on digital and tech policy. Prior to the team, Lorenzo worked in online Trust and Safety at both Google and Twitter, specializing in the development and enforcement of monetized policies. He focused on implementing Google’s election advertising policies and was responsible for developing Twitter’s monetized policies outside of the advertising space.
Before tech, Lorenzo was a doctoral candidate and associate tutor at the University of Warwick in the UK. He also worked in Brussels as a trainee at the Research Unit of the European Parliament (EPRS) and as a consultant at the European Advertising Standards Alliance (EASA). Lorenzo carried out most of his studies in the UK, holding a PhD in politics and international studies from the University of Warwick and a MA in global political economy from the University of Sussex.
Infrequently Asked Questions
What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A paleontologist; fun fact, I have grown to become a huge fan of Ross from Friends over the years!
What is your favorite meal to cook?
Green Thai Curry! I love the aromatics of the curry paste and I absolutely adore coconut milk.
What is the best advice you’ve been given?
“Trust the process” from one of my MA lecturers at the University of Sussex. Sometimes you just have to trust that what you are doing will eventually work out, even if it seems like you are stuck or unsure about next steps.