Born in Prato in 1961, she graduated in Economics and Commerce at the University of Florence. In 1990 she joined Starhotels where she held various roles, until in 1998, she began her career as Board Member and General Manager. She currently hold the positions of Independent Director of Fideuram Intesa San Paolo Private Banking SpA and DEP Srl as well as being a member of the SB of Promoviaggi SpA.