Simona Sinesi

Simona Sinesi is a Professor of Social Innovation at the University of Tor Vergata and a Senior Executive Fellow in Sustainability at SDA Bocconi School of Management. She also serves as a Professor of Marketing at the Catholic University of Milan and LUMSA University in Rome and Palermo.

Education:

• Degree in Economics, University of Bari
• Master's in Marketing & Commerce, Catholic University of Milan
• Executive MBA, LUMSA University

Her research and teaching focus on Social Innovation, Sustainability, Strategic Management, and Public Policy. She founded NEVER GIVE UP, a non-profit addressing eating disorders, and collaborates with Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus on Yunus Centers for social business. Her work extends to FAO initiatives and TEDx leadership roles.

Scientific Awards:

• Ashoka Fellowship
• Startup Italia - Unstoppable Women (since 2018)

Her publications and collaborations highlight trends in social entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development.