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Lucia Chierchia

Lucia Chierchia

Italy GELLIFY

Bio

Managing Partner @ GELLIFY, B2B Innovation Platform that invests in B2B digital startups and drive companies in the design and execution of technology roadmaps and innovation governance.
Adjunt Professor @ Bologna Business School and @ MIP Politecnico di Milano Graduate School of Business.
20+ professional experience in technology organizations, in Aerospace field in LEONARDO and in Home Appliances Business in Whirpool and Electrolux. Managerial positions in R&D & Industrial Operations, at global level.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in Politecnico di Milano
Executive Master in Technologies & Innovation Management in Bologna Business School
Jury @ European Innovation Council

Ranking History
Season Rank Points
2022 #306 <10

All-Time Rankings

Current Rank Peak Total Points
#834 #552 in 2022 <10