Emilia Rivolta

Emilia is a dynamic Behavioural Science Adviser with a unique blend of academic rigour and practical business acumen. Holding a Master's in Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics and a background as a Certified Public Accountant, she brings a multifaceted approach to solving complex organisational challenges.With extensive experience across healthcare, finance, and non-profit sectors, Emilia excels in applying behavioural insights to drive impactful change. Her expertise spans strategic campaign development for charities, voter registration interventions for local councils, and pioneering research in brain health and diabetes prevention.

She is particularly passionate about understanding and improving investment behaviour among women.Emilia's career journey includes significant roles at global corporations such as General Electric and Canon, where she honed her skills in financial planning, project management, and cultural transformation. Her ability to navigate complex organisational structures and drive efficiency improvements has resulted in substantial cost savings and enhanced operational effectiveness.As a lecturer at prestigious institutions like the Global Brain Health Institute and Universidad de San Andrés, Emilia shares her knowledge on applying behavioural science to various fields, including corporate behaviour, diversity and inclusion, and crime prevention.Currently, Emilia divides her time between advising organisations on behavioural science applications, conducting cutting-edge research, and contributing to the growth of the global behavioural science community through her role as Co-Chief of Staff at Bescy.With her diverse skill set encompassing qualitative and quantitative research methods, strategic planning, and the design of randomised control trials, Emilia is well-equipped to tackle multifaceted challenges and drive meaningful change across various sectors.

As a Behavioural Science Adviser with a Master's from the London School of Economics, I have developed a versatile professional profile spanning multiple sectors and roles. My experience includes:Professional Highlights:

• Behavioural Science Consulting: Advising healthcare, finance, and non-profit organisations on strategic interventions
• Research Expertise: Conducting qualitative and quantitative research, including studies on financial well-being and leadership
• Corporate Experience: Senior Finance Manager at General Electric, managing £700M operational expenses
• Project Management: Led transformational initiatives at Canon and GE, driving operational efficiency

Key Skills:

• Behavioural Science Research
• Strategic Campaign Development
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Cross-functional Project Management

Current Roles:

• Part-time Behavioural Science Adviser
• Researcher at Dbias
• Co-Chief of Staff at Bescy (Volunteer)
• Lecturer at Global Brain Health Institute and UDESA

My professional journey combines academic insights with practical business acumen, enabling me to drive meaningful change across diverse organisational contexts.

Master's in Behavioural Science from the London School of Economics (2019-2020)

• Advanced understanding of human behaviour and decision-making
• Developed sophisticated research and analytical skills
• Provided foundation for applying behavioural insights across multiple sectors

Certified Public Accountant from UADE, Argentina (1999-2005)

• Strong financial and analytical background