Cristiano Blanco
About
International executive with more than 15 years of senior leadership across regulated industries. I work at the intersection of business, AI, regulation and digital transformation — leading complex organisations across multiple markets and advising institutions and companies on growth, governance and innovation.
Areas of work
Executive expertise applied to strategy, policy and international communication.
Strategic & Institutional Advisory
Executive advisory for boards, founders and institutions operating in highly regulated, complex markets.
Policy & Regulation
Analysis and contribution on AI governance, digital regulation and European industrial policy.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Keynotes, panels and commentary on innovation, regulation and digital transformation.
Awards & Recognition
Award-winning executive
Recognised by the international industry for innovation, product development and international growth across regulated digital industries. Awards that reflect concrete, measurable impact.
Among the most influential in the industry
Selected multiple times among the most influential people in the global industry — a recognition reserved for those driving change and innovation in regulated markets.
Gaming Intelligence Hot 50 — among the 50 most influential people in the industry.
Policy & Research
Analysis and contributions on AI governance, digital regulation and European competitiveness.
Policy paper · May 2026
AI Governance in Europe
Europe's competitive sovereignty in the AI era: twelve enabling policies and a 2026-2030 roadmap.
Policy paper · February 2026
Digital State: Sovereignty & Interoperability
Rebuilding the digital backbone of the State: public APIs, digital identity and sovereign cloud.
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