Lucia Chierchia

Lucia Chierchia is a highly experienced professional currently serving as Managing Partner and Chief of Open Innovation Ecosystems at GELLIFY since February 2018. In addition to this role, Lucia is a Founding Member and Adjunct Professor at Bologna Business School and also holds Adjunct Professor positions at the University of Bologna and POLIMI Graduate School of Management. With a strong advisory presence, Lucia contributes to the Advisory Boards of the Polimi Department of Mechanical Engineering and Umbria Business School. Recent board appointments include memberships at Industrio Ventures, Forward Factory, and Agrofood BIC, alongside an investment role at Out Of. Lucia holds a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and an MBA in Technologies and Innovation Management from Bologna Business School.