Alessandro Panaro is Head of Maritime & Energy at SRM (Intesa Sanpaolo Group), a research center specialized in the analysis of the Mediterranean economy, logistics, and maritime transport. An internationally recognized economist and analyst, he coordinates strategic studies on shipping, ports, supply chains, energy, and the geopolitical dynamics of the wider Mediterranean region.

He is a member of several scientific committees of national and international institutions, observatories, and organizations, and the author of publications, reports, and contributions featured in scientific and specialized journals focused on maritime economics, logistics, and infrastructure development. He regularly participates as a speaker and keynote speaker at international conferences and forums, collaborating with universities, port authorities, institutions, and global operators in the maritime and logistics sectors.