Bocconi Alumni Chicago

This is Chicago! What an incredible night! Our Holiday Dinner was a truly memorable evening filled with meaningful connections, festive spirit, and the joy of celebrating with this brilliant community! ?? ? Thank you all for making it so special. Your presence made the evening unforgettable! Stay tuned for more events, and we can't wait to see you again soon.

?? Every student deserves the opportunity to dream big and achieve even bigger dreams. This Giving Tuesday, join Friends of Bocconi in supporting scholarships for talented and deserving students at Università Bocconi Every gift, big or small, helps provide scholarships, expand opportunities, and empower the next generation of leaders. Give now and make a difference: https://lnkd.in/ejBieEkh #GivingTuesday #FriendsOfBocconi #ImpactThroughGiving

?? This Giving Tuesday, be part of a life-changing journey. ?? At Friends of Bocconi, we believe in the transformative power of education. By supporting the American Fund for scholarships, you’re giving talented students the chance to thrive at Università Bocconi regardless of their financial background. ?? Every gift matters. Every student counts. Join us in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Together, we’re not just supporting education, we’re building a better future. Give now: https://lnkd.in/ejBieEkh #GivingTuesday #FriendsOfBocconi

??The?Friends of Bocconi University?Gala is just around the corner, and your support is crucial in creating opportunities for the next generation of?Università Bocconi?leaders!??? ???Donate today to the Friends of Bocconi Fund or secure your ticket.?Together, We Can Change Lives and Change the World.?Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! #BocconiAlumni #FriendsofBocconi #FoBBenefitGala2024?#ChangingLives #ChangingTheWorld

Dear Chicago Alumni, save the date: something exciting is coming to New York City very soon! Friends of Bocconi University, a non-profit founded to connect Alumni and support scholarships, is hosting its '2024 Benefit Gala – Changing Lives, Changing the World' in New York on October 24th. From Chicago to NYC, we’re uniting to change lives. You can make a real difference by joining this meaningful journey. Follow Friends of Bocconi on LinkedIn for updates and stay tuned! Buy your tickets here:?https://lnkd.in/ep89gevU #BocconiAlumni #FriendsofBocconi #FoBBenefitGala2024?#ChangingLives #ChangingTheWorld

Thanks to all of those who joined our event on August 10th: so grateful to Gledis Cinque for spending her time with us and to Pier Vittorio Mannucci for connecting with us as well! Thanks also to Chiara Baldassarre and Vittoria Santarone for uniting with us from Bocconi Alumni Community Miami: you shared very helpful insights of your community experience and will surely stay in touch! Our appreciation for Enzo Scaletta for the supporting us in organizing the event! More to come… stay tuned!

Rector Francesco Billari and Giovanni Malagò, President of Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI ), have signed a framework #agreement that includes a wide range of initiatives, starting with the new #ExecutiveMaster in Business of Events (EMBE) at SDA Bocconi. The collaboration stems from a mutual interest in leveraging the upcoming #MilanCortina2026 #OlympicGames to create initiatives that extend beyond sports. This is an excellent opportunity to combine strengths in education, research, and community engagement to benefit leaders in the sports, entertainment, and exhibition industries.?In this interview, Professor Dino Ruta focuses on various aspects of the agreement. What are the key aspects of the agreement between Bocconi and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, including its scope, concrete initiatives like the Executive Master, the main research components, and the advantages for both Bocconi and Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026? Three main initiatives are part of this agreement: Bocconi will #coordinate studies on the economic, social and environmental impacts of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympics in synergy with other universities and entities from the local areas affected by the games; the launch of the executive post-experience #program across five cities (Lausanne, Milan, Paris, Riyadh and Rome); and support for identifying talents to join the Olympic organizational staff in various roles. What are the main aspects of the agreement regarding research? Bocconi will produce IOC-requested reports following OECD guidelines, focusing on the legacy projects of the Italian Winter Olympics, and will implement data collection and dissemination strategies. Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 will facilitate exchanges and discussions between Bocconi, its staff, the IOC and other Olympic stakeholders, including the OECD and the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee. This agreement aligns with Bocconi's #thirdMission to engage with local communities and institutions, aiming to provide concrete data on the Olympic impacts to contribute to international impact measurement standards by the OECD and IOC, and reinforcing Bocconi's learning-oriented approach and collaboration with top international institutions.

???Changed by Women on the Road has made its stop in #Madrid, celebrating another inspirational milestone in our European tour! Our featured speaker, Alessandra (Prof) Priante, EMBA Alumna and President of ENIT – Italian National Tourist Board , shared her remarkable journey: from a career starting in finance to transitioning into public administration and international institutions, Alessandra spoke about how Università Bocconi has fueled her curiosity and flexibility. She emphasized the importance of adaptability, advising young female students and Alumnae to be "hungry but patient, and get out of your comfort zones." In a conversation with Catherine E. de Vries, Alessandra discussed #Bocconi's global influence on careers and lives, the responsibility of being agents of #change, and the importance of #givingback and promoting #socialmobility. Thank you to everyone who joined us! Bocconi Alumni Madrid #BocconiAlumni #ChangedByWomen #Empowerment #Leadership?#Innovation Alessandro Patruno, Andrea Carissimo,?Enzo Scaletta, Fabiola Essenziale, Sara Caratti, Erika Zancan

The constant presence of #alumnae and #alumni around the world has played an important role in the University's #internationalization strategy. The journey began in 1906, with the creation of ALUB – the first association of Bocconi graduates – which has transformed into the Bocconi Alumni Community of today. The network community is led by Silvia Candiani, Bocconi alumna and Vice President of Telco and Media at Microsoft, and boasts over 145,000 members all over the world, organized into 75 chapters and 13 topic groups. ? Community members promote Bocconi’s values in their local areas and give a lifeline back to the community. As Antonella Caru, Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, points out: “In addition to fostering the #development of professional and personal relationships among its members, the community is active in many crucial areas – from #fundraising and students’ support, to the development of #mentoring activities. It has supported the University in the internationalization process, facilitating placement opportunities and initiatives dedicated to attracting the finest international students.” ? 1) Francesca Coloni, a 1997 CLEFIN graduate, is now the COO of Citi's US Personal Banking Analytics division in New York. She has been deeply involved with the Bocconi Alumni Community, initially as treasurer in Madrid and now as the leader of the #NewYork chapter, which has about 200 active members. Under her leadership, the chapter launched a mentorship program and plans to introduce a reverse mentorship program to foster intergenerational connections. ? 2) Silvia Cocciolillo, leader of the #Dublin chapter since 2021 and EMEA Regional Lead, emphasizes the impact of Bocconi communities on local areas. In Ireland, where members primarily come from the tech, finance, legal, and startup sectors, the chapter fosters a strong sense of belonging and cross-sector collaborations. Silvia notes the importance of events with the Italian Ambassador and Cultural Institute in strengthening ties between Italy and Ireland. ? 3) Stefano Ortolina has lived and worked in #Shanghai for almost 15 years and is now a Partner at Infinity Group. He has led the Shanghai chapter, the largest in Asia, and has seen its impact grow. The chapter has developed strong relationships with local Italian institutions and companies, facilitating continuous learning and connections among alumni and alumnae with the local community. ? Therefore, the Bocconi communities play an important role in bringing Bocconi to the world – including career service activities, continuous learning, and the creation of connections between community and territory. It is a role that only a widespread presence on all continents can ensure.

Dear Members of the Bocconi Alumni Chicago Chapter, ? Excited to announce that Lorenzo Callerio has been selected as the new leader of the Chicago Chapter for the upcoming years, and he will be supported by Alessandro De Chiara, MBA. We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Daniel Chiaravalli for his contributions thus far. ? We are already hard at work planning our Chapter's next activities. This summer, we are organizing a social event to gather and exchange ideas about future activities. Beginning in September, we will introduce a series of educational and networking initiatives featuring keynote speakers and collaborations with other associations. Thank you for your ongoing support. Lorenzo and Alessandro are open to discussing ideas and proposals to develop our community further.?