Alessandra Girardi
Owner, Vice President Strategy and Development and Head of Communication, VANNI srl Società BenefitBio
Training:
1993 University of Turin: Degree in Political Science, international focus
1986 Richmond, California (USA) J.F.Kennedy High School: High School Diploma
Professional experience:
2008 - present
VANNI srl Società Benefit, Turin (family-owned company producing the VANNI, DERAPAGE and -morfo eyewear brands): owner, vice-president strategy and development.
In particular, responsible for communication, external relations and press office, sustainability contact person.
2008 - 1998
Globus et Locus, Milan (think tank on issues related to the glocal society founded by Piero Bassetti): responsible for external relations and study and research projects related to Turin.
1999 - 1997
School of Business Administration, University of Turin: responsible for inter-university relations and Erasmus exchanges.
1997 - 1995
International Training Centre of the ILO, Turin: junior consultant for the organisation of international training courses.
1994 Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France): junior consultant to the European Social Charter.
Interests:
I have volunteered in international cooperation (in Colombia, with the Associazione Come Noi onlus) and in intercultural education (I am a volunteer with Intercultura onlus).
An avid traveller and reader, I am married and have four children.