Where I’m from

From a collection of coincidences that made this all possible.

Where I want to go

Here, every morning.

An object that represents me

The scooter: fast and agile, withstands little load.

My motto

Everything is possible on the impossible peak!

+30 years of global executive experience.

Past roles:
Global COO at Avanade.
Vice President for Business Strategy at Microsoft.
Senior Vice President and General Manager at Odin-Paralles.

Over the past 30 years, Anouk De Blieck has been a senior leader and advisor to organizations in the Technology, Payments and Banking sectors, including organizations such as Citibank, ANZ, Visa and SoftServe.

She began her leadership career in Sales, Operations & Project Management, before moving to regional and global HR leadership positions in emerging and mature markets across EMEA, Asia, Northern America and Oceania.

In these roles, Anouk managed geographically dispersed teams of up to 600 people, supporting up to 20K employees, and developed the strategy and implementation of a number of large-scale Human Capital interventions which focused on value creation, crisis management and transformation.

Having lived and worked all over the globe including New York, Moscow, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Turin, where she now resides, Anouk is fluent in English, French and Dutch, with conversational German and Italian skills, and has a knowledge of Portuguese and Russian.

She holds a Bachelor of Education from Antwerp University, and a Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University. She attended MIT Institute of Executive Education, and holds a Board Directors Diploma from IMD, Business School in Lausanne.

Anouk is now a Non-Executive Director, Strategic Advisor and Mentor, She is passionate about radical change management in a digital first world, building an international footprint, progressing women in business and playing her part in advancing the global HR community’s ability to innovate, create value and transform in a VUCA world.

Where I’m from

I have a masters in communication and management, with strong experience in corporate communication, stakeholder engagement and social business. I was born to work in start-ups: I’m passionate about growing projects, organizations and companies that endure. My heart is Neapolitan with a pinch of Milanese…

Where I want to go

I want to change the world. I want to be a role-model for my daughter and the new generations. I’d like to contribute to international growth of projects and businesses that are able to improve quality of life for millions of people.

An object that represents me

The travel guide because I love discovering new cultures

My motto

The most dangerous thing to do is to stay still. If you stay still, somebody else designs your future. From the preface of work or collaborate? By Nicola Palmarini

Where I’m from

A degree in computer science and two masters named Emma and Yoel. I have a long experience in web development of complex platforms and a strong propensity for projects with a social impact.

Where I want to go

By travelling I discovered that I don’t need to look for my place in the world anymore, I need to create it around me. I’d like to leave the world a better place for my children and show them the importance of critical thinking and the sense of opportunity.

An object that represents me

My ukulele, one of the few objects that can relax me, when I feel I need some time to myself.

My motto

If you move forward and look behind you, you can’t avoid running into a post.

Head of Sales Enterprise at Lifeed, Mathilde Michelotti is responsible for the growth of the Enterprise sector from a tight business development and Enterprise caring perspective. Graduated in marketing in Milan and in market creation in Copenhagen, she started her career in marketing for large companies and in consultancy. She quickly preferred scale-up contexts. From the launch of an ecommerce company, she continues with various sales roles in Italian digital tech companies. She is motivated by challenge and building a dense network of loyal customers. Obsessed with the ability to actively listen to customers and all company stakeholders.

Chiara Bacilieri is Lifeed’s Head of Data, leading a team of psychology, data analytics and data science experts who are responsible for obtaining useful insights for the development of the skills and potential of each person.

Contract Lecturer in Consumer Behavior at the Master in International Marketing Management, she is fascinated by the opportunities for innovation and change that can arise at the intersection of the two worlds, marketing and training.

A Graphic design & art direction NABA graduate, Eleonora specialises in branding. Throughout her studies and working experiences, she’s become passionate about editorial design, packaging and photo retouching. She’s constantly searching for the ideal balance between functionality and aesthetics, which is why she’s so passionate about creating infographics.

As the Content Marketing Lead, Gabriele Perrone manages content creation in various formats, focusing on communication, sales, marketing and research. With a background in editorial and digital journalism, he believes that we never truly stop learning, which is why he lets curiosity guide his path.

I’m a Customer Success Expert, managing Lifeed clients, program implementation and analysis of impact and results. I have a degree in Foreign Languages and Literature, as well as Business Communication. I have worked in HR and for Digital Agencies too. My passion to see and grow projects motivates me each day, allowing me to best care for Life Ready projects.

Anna Zambon is a Political Science graduate with Erasmus experiences in France, which she followed with a Masters in Human Resources Management. She joined Lifeed with the aim of acquiring new skills, as well as putting her experiences into practice. In her everyday work, she loves to discover new things, kick-starting processes that help her to grow both personally and professionally. She’s currently working with the Community Management and Customer Success teams, supporting program participants and clients alike. Her motto? Be the change you want to see in the world.

Rossella Mandalà is part of the product team, focusing on UX writing, quality control and launching new Lifeed programs in English. Working in synergy with designers and developers, she aims to facilitate product development, constantly improving the user experience on the platform and contributing to the company’s international growth.

Where I’m from

From Brianza To Piedmont, from Modern Literature to Business Data Analytics, from SEO copywriter to researcher and trainer.

Where I want to go

I want to change the world and become ever more myself, ever better.

An object that represents me

A book and a sofa: one of my favourite pastimes is reading. My partner says I was a cat in a previous life, maybe he’s right.

My motto

“Everything finishes, everything is useful”.

And also: “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying,’I will try again tomorrow’ “ (Mary Anne Radmacher)

Where I’m from

I’m a Customer Service Manager and Businesswoman.

Where I want to go

My place is where you create and build things… now, I’m right where I need to be.

An object that represents me

I don’t have one in particular. Every situation in work and life needs a different object. It’s a constant walk, with lots of different possibilities and directions.

My motto

Creativity is invention, experimentation, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes and having fun.

Where I’m from

Milano is my city, the world is made for discovering one journey at a time. I started working as a “runner” for BBC productions in Italy and from there the television was my workplace for many years: news, information programs. At Life Based Value, I’m involved with Stakeholder Engagement, looking after and managing the relationships we have in Italy and abroad with the CEO and the key stakeholders in the business.

Where I want to go

I’ve learned to be amazed by life. I’ve learned to start again. I’ve learned to look forward and accept the challenge. I’m ready to learn again!

An object that represents me

My phone belongs to me, it helps me at work, it helps me communicate, to listen. It’s the object that best represents my need to be connected with reality.

My motto

“The things that we love can never be owned completely. They are simply looked after”(Gaio Valerio Catullo)

Where I’m from

I have a degree in Economics and business management. I am passionate for the world of start-ups and everything that can directly change the way that people live.

Where I want to go

I want to be a “Go-Getter” that’s attentive to others.

My motto

“I work to change the extraordinary in ordinary”

After a Political Science degree, many years of volunteering with children and adults in differents reality in Milano, I spent some years in a little professional studio. After this years, I land to LBV to take part of a project that is growing day by day. I like to take care of things day by day and and that require a continuos challenge. Challenges have always been part of me, both in work and in normal life. I’m a football player: let’s get this match started!

Where I’m from

I have a Master in Management Science, and have worked in Italy and abroad. Over the past 12 years I have dedicated myself completely to my family and personal growth. I’m originally from Tuscany, but I belong to all the places I’ve lived and will live.

Where I want to go

I want to continue growing, learning and working for my own wellbeing and that of others. I want to have a job that I can take with me wherever I go.

An object that represents me

A pair of comfortable shoes, to wear when I want to talk freely and take off when I know I need to stop.

My motto

“Have the courage to take yourself apart, look at what doesn’t work and then put yourself together in a different way” (Rick Dufer)

I’m a Product Designer at Lifeed.
I focus mainly on usability and design, trying to find the best balance between people’s needs and the opportunities that technology offers us.

Where I’m from

Originally from Sardinia, I’ve been passionate about technology since I was a child. For years I’ve been studying, digging deeper and experimenting further with it.

Where I want to go

Against the grain.

An object that represents me

My motto

“Computing is not about computers anymore. It’s about living” (Nicholas Negroponte)

Where I’m from

From the capital of Turkey – Ankara, I have developed myself as an ambitious engineer. After Erasmus journey, opened my mind to possibilities and consider myself as a world citizen. Currently in Italy – Milan, pursuing my education and career to keep improving my abilities.

Where I want to go

I would like to continue travelling and searching to find my favourite place to settle down, meanwhile never stop learning and exploring.

An object that represents me

A Gamepad! I have always been very interested in games, maybe a little bit too much. I love playing both computer and console games, because of my field of work, even analyse them as well.

My motto

It is always better to try and fail, instead of regretting not to even try it.

Andrea Milena Herrera is a UX designer from Bogotá Colombia. In her role at Lifeed, she’s focused on bringing users the most useful experiences possible. She’s an Industrial Design graduate with a masters in Service Design, passionate about developing the best digital solutions possible that improve people’s everyday lives.