More About Irene Carbone
Irene's career began in multilateral organizations, public sector institutions and a Fortune 500 company, where she led cross-functional communications projects, built digital platforms, and collaborated with partners to amplify key initiatives. Whether coordinating high-level events or developing outreach strategies, she consistently translated complex content into accessible, compelling stories.
Driven by a passion for sport's ability to drive engagement and social change, and an athlete herself, Irene transitioned into the sports industry in 2023. She now works within Burson’s Sports Practice, advising clients across the global sports ecosystem on reputation management, stakeholder positioning, and integrated campaigns.
Irene holds a degree in economics and statistics and completed executive training in sports management at AISTS in Lausanne. Multilingual and multicultural, she speaks English, French, Italian, Spanish, with working knowledge of German and Portuguese, and thrives in international environments where communication plays a central role in driving impact.