Francesca Vicentini

Francesca Vicentini is an Associate Professor at Rome Foro Italico University's Department of Human Movement Sciences and Health. Her research focuses on management of project-based enterprises, creative industries, and team dynamics, with a recent emphasis on sports federations and circular economy applications. She holds leadership roles including President of the University Quality Board and contributes to public engagement initiatives.

Education & Professional Background: While detailed education isn't specified, her academic career includes roles at Rome Foro Italico University since at least 2019. She holds expertise in economics and business management (SSD: ECON-07/A).

Research Interests: Vicentini explores strategic human resource management in sports federations, board composition dynamics, and innovative business models in e-sports. Her work bridges organizational resilience, communication effectiveness, and diversity-driven performance. Recent projects include studying pandemic impacts on football clubs and sustainable competitive advantage frameworks.

Teaching Commitments: She teaches core modules in sport management, including Marketing Strategies in Sport (LM47-12A), Foundations of Sport Marketing (L22-37A), and advanced marketing electives for graduate students.

Grants & Projects: Active in funded research such as:

• Crowding effects on board motivations in sport federations
• Covid-19's impact on football clubs
• Climate crisis adaptation strategies in sports organizations

Public Engagement: Contributes to community wellness events through sponsorship coordination and promotion, reflecting her commitment to applied research impact.