Antonella Mei-Pochtler

Other company boards: Generali Assicurazioni and Publicis Groupe

Executive experience: Born in Rome, Italy, Antonella boasts a robust academic background, holding a degree in Business Administration from Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, a PhD from the University La Sapienza in Rome, and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau. With these credentials, she has carved a notable career path across both corporate and nonprofit sectors. Notably, she has served as a Member of the Supervisory Board for renowned entities such as GENERALI Group, Publicis Groupe, and Westwing SE. Her leadership roles extend to Pochtler Industrieholding GmbH, where she has been a Group Executive Board member and Managing Director since July 2023.

In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Antonella has actively engaged in nonprofit endeavors. She holds positions such as Member of the Advisory Board for UnternehmerTUM Venture Labs and Board member of European Forum Alpbach. Noteworthy among her commitments is her role as Chairwoman of the KofiAnnanAward for Innovation in Africa. Through her diverse involvements, Antonella demonstrates a keen dedication to driving progress and fostering innovation across various sectors.