PWN Milan

PWN Milan Board

PWN functions with the enormous support of a dedicated team of volunteers. 

 Our Global and Local Board's are a diverse as our membership, featuring entrepreneurs and corporate professionals from acorss a wide range of industries. Being involved in a not-for-profit organisation can be one of the most challenging and rewarding activities that you will ever undertake. The sense of camaraderie that builds up between Board members ensures that solid lifelong relationships are forged, which supports professional and personal development on many different levels. 

President PWN Milan

Vanina Stagno Piantanida

Chartered Accountant and Finance Professional with over 15 years’ experience in international audit and boutique finance firms in Milan and London. Since 2015, I manage my consultancy firm and serve as CFO for an HR tech startup. With a degree in Economics and Finance and a Master in Finance, I am based in Milan with my family. Passionate about art, theater, travel, and outdoor activities, I joined PWN Milan in 2015 and have participated in two Mentoring Programs as both mentor and mentee. Member of the Equal Opportunities Commission since 2012.
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Vice President PWN Milan

Chiara Petrarota

Chiara leads corporate portfolio credit assessment for Italy at Europe Arab Bank plc, covering UK and US clients since 2016. Previously, she held a similar role in a major Italian bank. Passionate about her work and international culture, she values the diverse environment at EAB. A PWN Milan member since 2018, Chiara participated in the mentoring program as both mentor and mentee. Committed to gender equality, she co-founded a startup to optimize public spaces, showcased at Salone del Mobile 2019.
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Treasurer PWN Milan

Elisa Belloni

Graduated in International Economics and Finance in 2009, with over 15 years in Milan’s finance and accounting sector as a Chartered Accountant and Auditor. A committed member of Milanese trade associations, served on the Board of AIDC Milan, transitioning from Auditor to Board Member. Now, as President of AIDC's Youth Commission, I support young professionals and advocate for gender equality. Organized tax-related meetings with an interdisciplinary approach, engaging top Italian entrepreneurs.
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Membership Experience Director PWN Milan

Marina Vestita

Marina is a professional with 20 year experience in L&D, now Membership Experience Director at PWN Milan, she excels in Customer Success, Key Account, Project Management and Operations Management in the IT segment. With her expertise in client engagement, training programs, and customer retention, she has led strategic initiatives across organizations globally. She holds a degree in Language Interpretation and Translation.
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Events Director PWN Milan

Simona Toni

Simona Toni is a Digital Marketing and Personal Branding expert and Business Partner at Psicologi Digitali, Italy's first web agency founded by psychologists. Based in Milan, the agency offers tailored social media and digital marketing services, focusing on effective online communication for freelancers and SMEs. Their approach centers on cognitive and emotional models. With a background in training and reverse mentoring, Simona is also a freelance trainer and consultant in Personal Branding and Digital Smartness, a competency indicator she developed for professional online communication. Her motto: "An online action can make the offline difference."
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Operations Director PWN Milan

Francisca Pancera

A Master’s degree in foreign languages, deep studies in semiotics in the field of visual arts and over 25 years spent working in the Communication Departments of small and larger Fashion Companies, give me an eclectic and open mind that allows me to manage unexpected and stressful situations. I am now a freelance working mainly as a producer for Fashion Companies. I love working with people and my main satisfaction is making impossible come true. My passions are art, nature, watercolour and calligraphy. I joined PWN Milan in 2022 and since the beginning I have worked on the practical aspects of the event organization as Operations Director.
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Public and International Relations Director PWN Milan

Anna Zanchi

Anna Zanchi is a creative PR, Communications, and Marketing professional with an international focus and a strong passion for female leadership. After living in the UK and Scandinavia for a decade, where she earned her PhD in Scandinavian Studies, she returned to Italy to work in International Relations in the public sector and in various multinational B2B and B2C companies. An advocate for gender balance, CSR, and environmental sustainability, Anna mentors in multinational settings and serves on Female Leadership Boards to empower women and support their career aspirations. A PWN mentor since 2020, she became the Public and International Relations Director in 2023. Her motto: "Live, Laugh, Love, and Travel the World."
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Marketing Director PWN Milan

Valentina Palermi

I believe in the power of connection, storytelling, and community to drive change. As Marketing Director at PWN Milan, my mission is to amplify the voices of women in leadership, spark meaningful conversations, and create spaces where knowledge, experiences, and ambitions come together. With a background in corporate communication, digital strategy, and public opinion, I bring my passion for engagement and impact to every initiative—whether it’s promoting our mentoring program, IWOB, or leadership events. My goal is to inspire and empower women to take bold steps in their careers while strengthening the network that supports them. Together, we can shape a future where leadership is truly diverse, inclusive, and limitless.
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Head of Legal Affairs PWN Milan

Isabella Lavezzari

Isabella is an Italian lawyer and legal communicator with nearly 20 years of experience, running her own practice for over 15 years. She served as President of AGAM - Young Lawyers Association in Milan and is currently Vice President of the Young Lawyers Commission at the Milan Bar. A seasoned speaker, she has organized over 200 meetings on topics like food law, fashion law, tech law, corporate law, and gender equality in cities such as Milan, Rome, and London. She maintains relationships with major Italian entrepreneurs and industry lobbies. Living in Milan with her husband and two children, Isabella enjoys reading and family time in the countryside. She is a member of the Real Estate Ladies Association and AGAM.
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