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Paola Cillo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Technology, Bocconi University, and serves as Associate Dean for Research in the Claudio Demattè Research Division at SDA Bocconi. She previously directed the Master of Science in Economics and Management of Innovation and Technology (EMIT) from 2011 to 2016 and was Vice Director of her department from 2016 to 2020.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor's in Business Administration, cum laude, Bocconi University (1996)
- Ph.D. in Economics & Management, Bocconi University (2001)
Her research focuses on innovation management within symbolic and creative industries, luxury fashion, and strategic big data applications. She investigates investor responses to innovation and social data's impact on startup performance, with publications in top journals like Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Marketing.
Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate evolving expertise in generative AI applications, strategic innovation frameworks, and digital trust dynamics, highlighting her leadership in bridging theoretical innovation research with practical business challenges.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Excellence in Research Award, Bocconi University (2022, 2018, 2015, 2013, 2011, 2008)
- Best Multimedia Case Award for Tetra Pak case study, SDA Bocconi (2005)
- Best Management Paper Award for innovation in pret-à-porter study, Economia & Management (2003)
Her research is funded by international public and private entities. While specific students aren't listed, her program leadership indicates extensive mentorship. She also serves on the boards of illycaffé, Miroglio Fashion, and Generali Investment Partners SGR, applying academic insights to industry challenges.
