--- title: "Alumni Spotlight: Armando Politano, Class of 2014" description: "Alumni Spotlight: Armando Politano, Class of 2014" image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/04265-1.jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # Alumni Spotlight: Armando Politano, Class of 2014 May 8, 2019 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/alumni-spotlight-armando-politano-class-2014](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/alumni-spotlight-armando-politano-class-2014) ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/04265-1.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/alumni-spotlight-armando-politano-class-2014](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/alumni-spotlight-armando-politano-class-2014) ![John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/JCUCrestWhiteonBlue-1.jpg) Written By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) Topic [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate), [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/student-spotlight) When I graduated from [John Cabot University](https://www.johncabot.edu/default.aspx) in 2014, I could not imagine how that experience of diversity would have broadened my horizons in my life and career. Thinking back on the time I spent in the heart of Rome, I am still very grateful for the blending and celebrating of different cultures at JCU, with its student body of more than 70 different nationalities. My name is Armando Politano and I am a proud JCU graduate with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in [Business Administration](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/business-administration-degree.aspx) and a minor in [Marketing](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/marketing-degree.aspx). An early understanding of the advantages of an international education is the primary step to becoming a world citizen. Surrounded by people with a diverse mindset and background, John Cabot University helped me develop cross-cultural communication skills with fellow students and professors, and allowed me to network with industry leaders during the [Career Fairs](https://www.johncabot.edu/career-services/career-fairs.aspx) that took place each semester. Indeed, the cultural sensitivity and teamwork capabilities matured through in-class discussions and group assignments turned out to be especially useful during my three years spent in Finland, first as Finance Trainee and then as Costing/Pricing Controller for the Lufthansa Group. Today, I serve as Finance Manager at the Lufthansa Catering Headquarter in Frankfurt, where I moved in May 2017. In this vibrant European hub, I joined the team of the Emerging Markets region (Africa, India, Russia, Bulgaria, Latvia, Estonia, and Turkey). So far, the journey has been extremely interesting, touching a variety of new cultures, currencies, and time zones across 11 different countries. This colorful reality constantly adds value to my personal and professional growth in a unique way, while I fill my days with business topics ranging from financial data consolidation or airline tender management to the implementation of start-up projects. In this sense, engaging with a diverse group of individuals at [John Cabot University](https://www.johncabot.edu/default.aspx) offered me the possibility to explore ideas and solutions from different angles, enhancing my problem-solving skills and sharpening my decision-making attitude. In my current work setting, I continue to build on that as I productively interact with my colleagues, whether it is a hallway conversation in Frankfurt or a team meeting in Johannesburg. Experience with diversity is an alternative source of knowledge and a fundamental prerequisite to drive business performance and organizational creativity in any work context. Through its educational mission, John Cabot University promotes a valid academic culture of social openness and a student-centered approach to prepare young and ambitious generations for [the road to worldwide success](https://www.johncabot.edu/career-services/default.aspx). Its diverse community inspired me to understand myself as a future leader and acquire lifelong learning abilities in an increasingly multicultural work environment. ![](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/P1050329-150x150-1.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=P1050329-150x150-1.jpg) Armando Politano Major in Business Administration, minor in Marketing Class of 2014 Hometown: Avellino, Italy [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/study-abroad/navigating-jcu-library-study-abroad-italy?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/degree-seeking/jcus-first-admitted-students-day?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/undergraduate?hsLang=en) [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-spotlight?hsLang=en) ##### [10 Ways Studying at an American University in Rome Differs from College in the U.S.](https://blog.johncabot.edu/american-university-in-italy-vs-us?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / July 3, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/american-university-in-italy-vs-us?hsLang=en) [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/undergraduate?hsLang=en) [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-spotlight?hsLang=en) ##### [Top 3 Student Clubs to Join at John Cabot University in Rome](https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-life-clubs-jcu-rome?hsLang=en) By [Elba Maria Peña](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/elba-maria-peña) / May 8, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-life-clubs-jcu-rome?hsLang=en) [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/undergraduate?hsLang=en) [Student Spotlight](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-spotlight?hsLang=en) ##### [What Is It Like to Move Alone to Rome for University? 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