Armando Varricchio (born 13 June 1961, Venice, Italy) is the Italian ambassador to Germany. He previously served as Ambassador to Serbia (2009-2012) and Ambassador to the United States of America (2 March 2016 – 2021).[1][2]
Armando Varricchio | |
|---|---|
 Ambassador Armando Varricchio | |
| Italian Ambassador to Serbia | |
| In office 2009–2012 | |
| Italian Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 2 March 2016 – 2021 | |
| Italian Ambassador to Germany | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 June 1961 Venice |
| Alma mater | University of Padua |
After returning to Italy in 2012 after serving in Serbia, Varricchio was deputy secretary general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[3]
He served as Chief Diplomatic Advisor to the Presidents of the Council of Ministers Enrico Letta and Matteo Renzi, and Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano.[1]
He was awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Italy's highest award.[2]
After graduating from the University of Padua in 1985 with a degree in International Relations, he entered the Foreign Service in 1986.[1]
Since 2015 he is a member of the Italy-USA Foundation.[4]
Honors edit
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic 1st Class / Knight Grand Cross – November 21, 2016
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c "The Ambassador". Ambasciata d'Italia, Washington. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "His Excellency Armando Varricchio". www.washdiplomat.com. Retrieved 2020-04-05. [dead link]
- ^ "Italy's Ambassador to the United States: Who Is Armando Varricchio?". AllGov. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ "Staff of the Italy-USA Foundation". italiausa.org. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
