Marco Forgione MCIEx

At-a-Glance

Serves as Director General of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT).
Generated over £100m in contracts and grew CIOE&IT revenues from £2m to £16.5m.
Expanded CIOE&IT membership from 2,500 to over 4,000.
His Majesty King Charles III granted the Institute the Royal Charter in December 2023.
Represents MSMEs on the UK Economic Security Business Group and chaired the UK Government's E-Commerce Trade Commission.
Serves as a Visiting Professor at Aston University.

Biography

Marco Forgione is the Director General of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (CIOE&IT), a globally recognized organization focused on assisting UK MSMEs with international trade and navigating geopolitical changes. With over 25 years of experience in membership organizations, he has transformed institutions into high-impact hubs for advocacy, education, and commercial growth. At CIOE&IT, he has generated over £100m in contracts and increased revenues from £2m to £16.5m.