Simona Arena

Simona Arena is a highly experienced financial professional with a strong background in programme management and strategic leadership. Currently serving as Financial Controller at the International Crisis Group since April 2013, Simona oversees the accounting department's operations and provides financial analysis and management reporting. Previous roles include Programme Manager and Strategic Aim Team Lead at The Health Foundation, where Simona managed national quality improvement programmes and developed stakeholder relationships. Earlier experience encompasses managing an international quality improvement programme at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and various consultancy and business development roles. Simona holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Università Bocconi and several professional qualifications, including a Practitioner in Managing Successful Programmes from APM Group.