Stefano has served 35 years in the European Commission in a variety of roles: Head of Cabinet to Mario Monti (Commissioner for Internal Market, Taxation, Customs and Competition), Romano Prodi (President of the European Commission) and Federica Mogherini (High Representative for Foreign Policy). Previously, Stefano was Director-General for Development and political relations with Africa, Caribbean and Pacific, then Director-General for Migration and Home affairs and finally EU Ambassador to Turkey (2014). His last position has been Director-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO).