World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Stefania Avanzini currently serves as Agriculture & Food Director at WBCSD, overseeing initiatives related to sustainable agriculture and land use management while also directing programs like OP2B. Concurrently, Stefania is the Director for One Planet Business for Biodiversity, focusing on regenerative agriculture to protect biodiversity. As a Board Member at The Womanity Foundation, Stefania contributes to advancing social impact. Previous roles at Ashoka included Co-Leader and Co-Managing Director, where Stefania facilitated social entrepreneurship development in Switzerland and Europe. Stefania's earlier experience at Danone involved various managerial positions, driving innovative business models and brand strategies. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Management from ESCP Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Università Bocconi.