Riccardo Manara is a Commodity Trading Partner of Ansher Investments LLP.

Mr. Manara brings over four decades of international experience across the private sector and diplomatic service. He began his career with Pirelli Tyres, serving as Assistant Director General in Copenhagen (Denmark) from 1977 to 1979, and later as Area Manager for Scandinavian Markets based in Stockholm (Sweden).

He subsequently pursued a distinguished diplomatic career, representing his country across multiple regions. His postings included over eight years in Brazil and two years in Argentina, followed by assignments in Indonesia (two years) and Thailand (four years).

From 2000 to 2005, he served as Ambassador to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, gaining deep insight into Central Asian markets and regional economic dynamics.

With extensive cross-regional expertise spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Central Asia, Mr. Manara contributes strategic international perspective and high-level governmental and commercial network access to the firm’s commodity trading activities.