Mariarosa Trolese

Mariarosa Trolese has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Mariarosa started their career at AIG United Guaranty as the EMEA Marketing Manager and later became the Head of Marketing and Product Development for the EMEA Region. Mariarosa then moved to Morgan Stanley Investment Management as a Marketing Manager before joining Duemme SGR as a Marketing & Sales professional.

Mariarosa then transitioned to State Street, where they held various roles. As the Head of Marketing and Communications in Italy, they established the marcomm function, designed marketing strategies, developed branding strategies, and executed marketing plans. Mariarosa was also responsible for client-centric value propositions, sector solutions campaigns, and local events strategies. Later, they became the Head of Marketing and Communications for Central Europe, where they collaborated with country and business heads to execute marketing strategies and enhance customer experience. Mariarosa managed a team, coordinated internal communications, and oversaw the marketing budget.

In 2019, Mariarosa joined BNY Mellon Investment Management as the Head of Marketing for Italy, where they implemented marketing strategies to support business growth. Mariarosa then co-founded FoolFarm Spa, an Artificial Intelligence/Blockchain start-up studio and venture builder, where they contributed to idea generation, evaluated external projects, and mentored start-up founders.

Mariarosa also has experience as a Business Angel for the Italian Business Angels Network (IBAN), where they analyzed business plans, mentored founders, and served on the internal evaluation committee. Additionally, they have been a Board Member for IBAN. Mariarosa is also a member of the Scientific Committee and Chairman for Startup Marathon.

Most recently, Mariarosa joined La Carica delle 101 as a 101er. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, communications, start-up mentoring, and business evaluation.

Mariarosa Trolese obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Università Bocconi between 1989 and 1994, specializing in Business and Administration. In addition to their academic education, they also obtained several certifications. In 2018, they became a certified Scorekeeper through the Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV). In 2013, they completed a certification in Social Media Communication Management from Quadriga University Berlin. Finally, in 2010, they obtained a certification as an Ice Cream Maker from Politecnico del Commercio e del Turismo - Milano.