
On the evening of Tuesday, November 3, the second event in the “Women in Leadership” series took place at the Pages Lounge of the Orogel Stadium-Dino Manuzzi. The event was promoted by Cesena FC with the support of Gin Primo, Sabrina Profumeria, Napizz, Donegato Winery, and Roberto Foschi Parrucchieri. It was an opportunity for networking and discussion focused on leadership and the ability to navigate change without leaving anyone behind.
The evening was opened by Claudia Gatti, CMO and CCO of Cesena FC, who welcomed the attendees and explained the purpose of the initiative. This was followed by presentations from Enrico Marchesini, Project Manager and Co-Founder of Groove, Nicoletta Tozzi, former Italian national track and field athlete and PCC-certified Corporate and Sports Coach, Antonella Biondo, Head of Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance with Restrictive Measures at Banca Etica, Elisabetta Montesi, Director of the Reception Unit and Public Relations Office at AUSL Romagna, and Beatrice Terenzi, sports journalist and technical director of the Italian national women’s deaf basketball team.
Drawing on their diverse professional experiences and backgrounds, the speakers addressed the topic of change from various perspectives, ranging from theimpact of artificial intelligence on the world of work to themanagement of transformations within organizations. Significant attention was also given to combating gender-based economic violence through Banca Etica’s “Monetine” project, as well as to AUSL Romagna’s commitment to the “rosa rooms” in local emergency departments, dedicated to supporting women who are victims of violence. Rounding out the discussion was the testimony of Beatrice Terenzi, who reflected on her sixteen years as head coach of the Italian national women’s deaf basketball team, highlighting the value of sports as a tool for inclusion.
The second installment of “Leadership al Femminile” concluded with a roundtable discussion among all the speakers, who were invited to reflect on how to drive change while keeping people and the value of inclusion at the center, before everyone raised a toast to the success of an evening rich in valuable testimonies and insights.