Lucia Chierchia is Managing Partner e Chief of Open Innovation Ecosystems @ GELLIFY, Purple Innovation Factory that blends future visions, software and human genius. Responsible to design and manage initiatives for strategic partnership and co-investment.

Adjunct Professor @ Politecnico di Milano GSoM, Bologna Business School and University of Bologna, in innovation & technology management themes.
25 years professional experience in technology organizations, a professional journey in Aerospace field in ALENIA DIFESA (LEONARDO) and in Home Appliances Business, in Whirpool Corporation and Electrolux Group. Managerial positions in R&D & Industrial Operations, at global level. Former Head of Electrolux Global Innovation Hub.
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in Politecnico di Milano; Executive Master in Technologies & Innovation Management in Bologna Business School.
Special Roles:

• Advisory Board @ PolitecnicoDiMilano DMECC
• Founding Board @ Bologna Business School
• Advisory Board @ Umbria Business School
• BoD @ INDUSTRIO VENTURES, AGROFOOD BIC, FORWARD FACTORY, STYLEIT (startup accelerators)
• BoD @ Miraitek40, Buddyfit (startups)
• Scientific Committee @ European Innovation Council, Italian Tech Week, Jacobacci 4e, Tecniche Nuove

Awards: Most Powerful Women FORTUNE Italia, Inspiring Fifty, Unstoppable Women StartupItalia, Alumni Award Politecnico di Milano, Young Manager FEDERMANAGER Award, Digital & Innovation Manager FEDERMANAGER Award