Simona Sinesi

Simona Sinesi is a Professor of Marketing at the Catholic University of Milan and LUMSA University of Rome and Palermo. With 16 years in global marketing roles at corporations like Coca-Cola, Unilever, Barilla, and Sony, she transitioned to social innovation and impact. She collaborates with the FAO and Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus as a consultant. An Ashoka Fellow, TEDx Speaker, and TEDx Curator, she also founded Never Give Up, a nonprofit addressing eating disorders in Italy. Her recent publication focuses on guiding social impact startups.

Education & Background:

• Extensive corporate marketing experience
• Shift to social innovation post-Corporate career

Research Interests: Social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, and strategies for nonprofits. Her work bridges business principles with societal impact.

Awards:

• Ashoka Fellow (social entrepreneurship recognition)

Advising & Grants: Active advisor and mentor in startup ecosystems, with grants likely tied to her nonprofit work. She curates TEDx events to amplify social impact narratives.

Labs/Teams: Leads Never Give Up, a nonprofit focused on redefining discourse around eating disorders through community programs and advocacy.