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

President

Vanina Stagno Piantanida

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

Elisa Belloni

Finance professional and youth commission leader, promoting young talent and gender balance in business.
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Events Director

Simona Toni

Digital Marketing and Personal Branding consultant, specializing in communication strategies for professionals.
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Operations Director

Francisca Pancera

Fashion industry producer and operations expert with 25 years in communication and event management.
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Public and International Relations Director

Anna Zanchi

PR and Communications leader with international expertise, passionate about sustainability and female leadership.
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Marketing Director

Valentina Palermi

Internal Communications & Employer Brand expert with 20 years’ experience, passionate about diversity, leadership, and collaboration.
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Head of Legal Affairs

Isabella Lavezzari

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

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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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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Membership Experience Associate

Giulia Campanella

Senior Sales Executive at Banca Ifis with global experience in sales and customer management. PWN member since 2020, mentoring alumna, passionate about negotiation and strategy.
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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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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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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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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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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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