Giovanna Melandri is an Independent Director at Kering, where she chairs the Sustainability Committee. She was formerly the Minister of Culture of Italy. She is also the President of Human Foundation, a think tank focused on social innovation and impact investing, and the Chairwoman of the Social Impact Agenda for Italy. Additionally, Giovanna serves as a Global Ambassador for GSG Impact. Giovanna holds a degree in Political Economics from La Sapienza University in Rome. She is a member of the illuminem Leaders Cohort.

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