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With the President beginning his second term, the Board will lead the University during the four-year period from November 2026 to October 2030. At its first meeting, Francesca Coloni was appointed Managing Director and Alberto Grando was named Vice President

The new Bocconi University Board has been appointed for the four-year term from November 2026 to October 2030. Andrea Sironi, confirmed by Fondazione Bocconi for a second term, will serve as President.

The Composition of the New Board

In addition to President Andrea Sironi, Fondazione Bocconi, chaired by Mario Monti, has appointed:

  • Vittorio Colao (Vice Chairman EMEA, General Atlantic)
  • Francesca Coloni (Managing Director)
  • Enrico Cucchiani (Founder and Chairman, TGI)
  • Alessandro Foti (CEO and General Manager, Fineco)
  • Giulia Gambardella, Student Representative
  • Fabiola Gianotti (Physicist, Director-General of CERN, 2016–2025, and President of COTEC)
  • Alberto Grando (Vice President)
  • Eliana La Ferrara (Professor of Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School)
  • Gaia Rubera, Faculty Representative

The Board also includes:

  • Alvise Biffi (President, Assolombarda), appointed by the Milan Chamber of Commerce
  • Massimiliano Cagliero (CEO, Banor); appointed by the Milan City Council;
  • Silvia Candiani (Corporate Vice President of Telco and Media Frontier Industry Advisory, Microsoft), appointed by the Milan Chamber of Commerce
  • Margherita Della Valle (CEO, Vodafone Group), appointed by the Ministry of Universities and Research
  • Carlo Messina (CEO, Intesa San Paolo), appointed by the Cariplo Foundation
  • Maria Serena Porcari (President, Dynamo Academy), appointed by the Metropolitan City of Milan
  • Lino Enrico Stoppani (Senior Vice President, Confcommercio), appointed by the Milan Chamber of Commerce
  • The appointment process by Lombardy Region is currently being finalized

Rector Francesco Billari is also an ex officio member of the Board for the duration of his term.

“The new Board assumes its duties at a time when geopolitical tensions, demographic shifts, and climate change are testing societies’ ability to build a shared future,” states Andrea Sironi. “The University has a responsibility to help understand and address these challenges by generating rigorous knowledge, educating individuals capable of making decisions under conditions of uncertainty, and maintaining open dialogue and international cooperation. The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan will guide our work, based on the conviction that independence, academic freedom and openness to the world are essential conditions for fulfilling this role.”

Francesca Coloni, Managing Director; Alberto Grando, Vice President

At its first meeting, the Board appointed Francesca Coloni as Managing Director and Alberto Grando as Vice President.

She graduated from Bocconi University in 1997 with a degree in the Economics of Financial Markets and Financial Institutions and has gained international managerial experience in New York, London, Frankfurt and Madrid. Since 2021, she has served as Chief Operating Officer for the Analytics & Pricing division of Citibank’s US Personal Bank. Previously, she held leadership positions at Intercontinental Exchange, Refinitiv and Thomson Reuters, focusing on strategy, innovation and organizational transformation. Her career combines the ability to drive change with rigorous oversight of complex, regulated organizations, while maintaining stability and operational continuity. She has led the New York chapter of the Bocconi Alumni Community since 2024 and serves as Treasurer and Board member of Friends of Bocconi USA.

Alberto Grando is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Technology at Bocconi University and Vice President of the Tech Europe Foundation. At the university, he has served as Dean of SDA Bocconi, Dean for Development and Strategy Implementation and Chair of the Evaluation Committee. His research focuses on operations and supply chain management, performance measurement and process innovation, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and industrial transformation.

The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan as a Guide

The new Board’s work will be guided by the 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, which directs the University’s development along three dimensions: the centrality of scientific research, the development of human capital and preparation for the transformations brought about by artificial intelligence. This vision goes hand in hand with strengthening Bocconi’s international presence and European identity.

Priorities include attracting and developing faculty and staff, supporting interdisciplinary research, expanding access opportunities through scholarships and financial aid, investing in technological infrastructure and the campus and fostering research-driven entrepreneurship. The responsible integration of AI into teaching and research, along with an openness to the cognitive sciences, will help renew the educational offer and the production of knowledge, alongside a commitment to inclusion, sustainability and social impact.

“The Strategic Plan provides us with a clear direction and a shared responsibility,” Sironi emphasizes. “The Board’s role will be to translate this vision into concrete actions, empowering people to conduct research, teach, and learn to the best of their ability, and ensuring that Bocconi has the resources and stability necessary to continue growing.”

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