Sandro Trento

Sandro Trento is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. He leads the School of Innovation at the University and directs the research group STEIN (Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Innovation). His academic career includes roles as Head of the Master's in International Management and Innovation Management. He holds a Laurea in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome and a Master of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University.

Research focuses on corporate governance, innovation management, industrial policy, and automation's societal impacts. Notable contributions address automation's labor market effects, sustainability in entrepreneurship, and family firm dynamics. Awards include the 1990 Olivetti Research Grant and the 1988 Tarantelli Prize. Professional roles include Chief Economist at Confindustria and senior positions at the Banca d'Italia, where he led economic analysis teams. He advises the Italian Ministry of Economic Development and chairs committees in European business organizations. Publications span over 30 years, emphasizing innovation ecosystems, digital transformation, and policy frameworks.