Dr Rosati has over 30 years’ experience in animal genetics, livestock, crop, agricultural technologies, and aquaculture. He leads the European Federation of Animal Science and the World Association for Animal Production. Andrea was the co-founder of four scientific journals where he now serves on the management boards. An internationally recognised lecturer on animal production, sustainability, and agricultural development.

He began his career as an Agricultural Scientist having graduated from Università degli Studi di Perugia followed with a M.Sc. Animal Genetics and a Ph.D. in Animal Genetics, Statistical analysis, and Biometry at University of Nebraska - Lincoln (USA). Andrea initially worked at the Italian Animal Breeders Organization with national scale responsibilities evaluating performance and genetics of livestock. Before becoming the CEO of the Italian Animal Genetics Laboratory and CEO of the International Committee for Animal Recording, establishing world standards (ICAR) for animal identification, performance, and genetic evaluation. 

During his career Andrea gained widespread experience of cooperation with both government and non-government international organizations as well as commercial and early-stage research companies. He provides expert consultancy to improve efficiency and genetic improvement in large animal farming companies across the world.

Dr Rosati has been a partner to more than 20 research projects funded by the European Union. He is a distinguished scientist and co-author of over 50 peer reviewed papers. He is co-author of two technical books on animal husbandry. Andrea maintains a few director or non-executive board directorships.

In 2018 Dr Rosati was Knighted by the French Order of Agricultural Merit for exceptional services to Agriculture.