Salvatore Nigro

Salvatore Nigro is a visionary leader for youth empowerment who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of JA Europe. His personal journey reflects a profound dedication to fostering youth entrepreneurship and employability, and he is committed to creating opportunities for the next generation. As the head of Europe’s largest provider of education programs for entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy, Salvatore continues to inspire and embolden young leaders across the continent. His journey to JA Europe followed twelve years at Education for Employment (EFE), where he served as CEO for Europe and Global VP. There, he led business development, partnership management, and program implementation across Europe and extended his efforts to support operations in the Middle East and North Africa. Previously, he held various positions at the Glocal Forum, driving global initiatives through multi-stakeholder partnerships with the World Bank, UN Agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. Salvatore’s commitment to making a positive difference in the world was showcased by organizing one of the largest concerts for children in conflict areas, “We Are the Future,” alongside Quincy Jones. Salvatore earned an MBA from the University of Malta, as well as MA degrees in International Strategic and Military Studies and International Political Science from LUISS University. Email: salvatore@jaeurope.org