World Meteorological Organization
Gianpaolo Balsamo is an accomplished meteorologist with extensive experience in leading research and development efforts in meteorology and climate sciences. Currently serving as Director at the World Meteorological Organization since January 2024, Balsamo supports the Global Greenhouse Gas Watch initiative. Previously, Balsamo was a Principal Scientist and Team Leader at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts from January 2006 to December 2024, focusing on Earth's biosphere, cryosphere, and hydrosphere while leading the Coupled Processes Group. Balsamo's career also includes roles as Senior Scientist and Scientist within the same organization and postdoctoral positions at the Meteorological Service of Canada and Meteo France. Balsamo holds a certificate in Leadership & Innovation from MIT and an Habilitation in Meteorology from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III.
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