PWN Milan

Empowering Women. Driving Change.

PWN Milan is a vibrant, inclusive community of professionals committed to accelerating gender-balanced leadership. We provide learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities to empower women and create impact in business and society. As part of PWN Global, we connect you to a worldwide network of leaders and changemakers.
YOU - women and men, your families; corporate PARTNERS, and their partners; collaborative institutions, academic establishments; other networks, forums and supporters of gender balanced leadership. Our COMMUNITY courageously speaks up and proudly puts our values into practice in their own organisations. 


Our Board

Vanina Stagno Piantanida

President

Vanina Stagno Piantanida

Chartered Accountant and CFO with 15+ years in international finance; passionate about gender equality and mentoring.
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Chiara Petrarota

Vice President 

Chiara Petrarota

Credit risk expert with global banking experience; advocate for diversity and co-founder of an urban design startup.
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Elisa Belloni

Treasurer

Elisa Belloni

Finance professional and youth commission leader, promoting young talent and gender balance in business.
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Simona Toni

Events Director

Simona Toni

Digital Marketing and Personal Branding consultant, specializing in communication strategies for professionals.
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Anna Zanchi

Public and International Relations Director

Anna Zanchi

PR and Communications leader with international expertise, passionate about sustainability and female leadership.
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Isabella Lavezzari

Head of Legal Affairs

Isabella Lavezzari

Lawyer and legal communicator with 20 years’ experience in corporate and sector-specific law.
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Katerina Kalantzi

Mentoring Programme Director

Katerina Kalantzi

I help professionals grow through leadership training, mentoring, and coaching. Passionate about gender equality, soft skills, and sustainable growth.
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Paola Palmesano

SME Membership Program Co-Director

Paola Palmesano

30 years’ experience creating inclusive, sustainable workplaces and driving business growth. Founder of ACCA Academy, passionate about gender equality and innovation.
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Selvaggia Fagioli

SME Membership Program Co-Director

Selvaggia Fagioli

Startup expert connecting founders with investors. I support fundraising strategies and investor communications to drive growth.
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PWN Milan Our Volunteers

Volunteering with PWN is both challenging and rewarding, fostering strong connections, lifelong friendships, and valuable professional growth.
Alessandra Baroni

Membership Experience Manager

Alessandra Baroni

Finance and HR Cost Management Expert with 25+ years’ experience. Passionate about ESG, AI, and networking.
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Ainur Zhubekova

Membership Experience Manager

Ainur Zhubekova

Data Analytics Consultant with 8+ years in HR reporting, payroll, and labor cost control. Passionate about inclusive leadership and empowering women in leadership roles.
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Lucia Candrina

Membership Experience Associate

Lucia Candrina

Management engineer in family business Tosoni Fluid Dynamics, managing IT systems and contributing to strategy. Active volunteer with ESN, NextGen Federtec, and PWN Milan.
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Martina Tarzia

Membership Experience Associate

Martina Tarzia

Lawyer specializing in criminal law, committed to inclusion and gender equality. Legal journal contributor, passionate about personal growth, reading, and AI ethics.
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Maryna Grytsenko

Mentoring Project Manager

Maryna Grytsenko

13+ years in Communication and Sustainability across Banking, FMCG, Hospitality, Media, and Tech in Europe and Asia. Experienced in managing large-scale projects and stakeholder engagement
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Serena Leo

Mentoring Event Manager

Serena Leo

9 years in marketing and customer experience, driving loyalty through data insights and strong client relationships. Passionate about learning and growth.
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Chiara Di Zazzo

Educational Programme Manager

Chiara Di Zazzo

HR leader with expertise in talent strategy, change management, and culture. Passionate about building inclusive, high-performing organizations where people thrive.
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