Chartered McIpd Simona Capogna

Simona Capogna, Chartered MCIPD, has a diverse work experience in HR and people management roles. Simona started their career as an HR Intern at Darkstorm Services Group in 2012. Simona then moved to Darkstorm Trading Ltd. and worked as a Payroll/HR Administrator from January 2013 to September 2013. Simona then progressed to become an HR Officer at Darkstorm Trading Ltd. from November 2013 to November 2014, and later served as the Acting HR Manager from November 2014 to March 2015 at the same company. Simona then joined Trireme Insurance in March 2015 as a Compliance professional. In July 2015, Simona transitioned to Nesta, where they held various roles including HR Coordinator from July 2015 to April 2016, HR Advisor from April 2016 to April 2017, and People Business Partner from November 2017 to April 2022. In April 2022, they were promoted to Head of People, a role they held until June 2023. Currently, they are serving as the Director of People at Nesta, starting from June 2023.

Simona Capogna, Chartered MCIPD, has a diverse education history. Simona obtained their MSc in International Human Resources Management/CIPD Level 7/CMI from Kingston University, where they focused on the field of HR, from 2016 to 2018. Prior to this, Simona pursued a Masters degree in Violence, Conflict, and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London, from 2011 to 2012. Simona also completed a Diploma in Communicative Arabic from the same institution in 2010-2011. Simona's undergraduate studies took place at the University of Westminster, where they earned a BA Hons in International Relations and Politics from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, Simona attended the American Overseas School of Rome, though the details of their studies at this institution are unspecified.