Elisabetta Pontello Email & Phone Number

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Yumi is Ferrofin SrL Impact Unit and was created in 2019; it provides tailor made solutions to individuals, NGOs, companies, social enterprises and other players meaning to achieve a relevant social impact with their work and operations.YUMI provides:- strategic consulting to NGOs, organisations and start-ups- philantrophy advisory- incubation and acceleration programs design and management- interim management for NGOs and organisations- impact assessment for project… Show more Yumi is Ferrofin SrL Impact Unit and was created in 2019; it provides tailor made solutions to individuals, NGOs, companies, social enterprises and other players meaning to achieve a relevant social impact with their work and operations.YUMI provides:- strategic consulting to NGOs, organisations and start-ups- philantrophy advisory- incubation and acceleration programs design and management- interim management for NGOs and organisations- impact assessment for project or programsRelevant projects:- support for the design and implementation of incubation processes for SMEs and social enterprises in Lebanon, within projects managed by CESVI Foundation- incubation programs, 1on1 advisory and economic support for micro-enterprises affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the VCO province, Italy- review of the development strategy of a social enterprise in Burkina Faso for ACRA Foundation- definition of tailor-made incubation process that reflected the principle of the Buona Impresa Framework (www.labuonaimpresa.it)Interim management experiences:- September 2023 - January 2024: ASSOBENEFIT, the Italian Benefit Companies Association. Restructing and relaunch of the Association to meet new challenges- May 2022 - April 2023: SOS Mediterranee Show less

Italy

Geneva Metropolitan Area

Qantara is a non profit organisation that aims to empower youth, especially girls, in North Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Middle East.We do this through sports, and the teaching of martial arts in particular, and music.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Member of Goodpoint dedicated teams for a number of strategic projects including:- strategic and organisational advisory to social entreprises and NGOs- impact assesment- development of the Buona Impresa framework

Milan Area, Italy

ACRA is an independent Non-Governmental Organization, founded in Milan in 1968.It is committed to fighting poverty through sustainable, innovative and participatory solutions, working together with local communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America to guarantee access to food, water, education and energy.It supports inclusive and lasting growth, recognizing the pivotal role of social enterprises and local talents in development.

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Within the framework of the strategic consultancies undertaken, I have taken on the ad interim position of Managing Director of SOS MEDITERRANEE Italia for 11 months.As MD I managed the Italian team and coordinated with the French, German and Swiss organisations and with the OPS team operating at sea.SOS MEDITERRANEE is a maritime humanitarian organisation conducting SAR operation in the Mediterranean Sea.

Italy

Make a Cube is a certified incubator specialized in supporting high social impact enterprises, both in Italy and abroad, fully owned by Avanzi Srl.The role of Managing Director, with a specific focus on international processes, has implied an active role in some of the programs and projects undertaken by the company, such as:- definition of the internationalization strategy for the Company.- managing and implementation of incubation programmes for Italian social enterprises and… Show more Make a Cube is a certified incubator specialized in supporting high social impact enterprises, both in Italy and abroad, fully owned by Avanzi Srl.The role of Managing Director, with a specific focus on international processes, has implied an active role in some of the programs and projects undertaken by the company, such as:- definition of the internationalization strategy for the Company.- managing and implementation of incubation programmes for Italian social enterprises and cooperatives. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

The role of Managing Director for Avanzi was created in 2017 and it foresaw, amongst other roles pertaining to management, the restructuring of the Company to streamline operations and increase efficiency and synergies between the different business areas. As part of a structured and long-term collaboration, support for the implementation of various projects and support paths for companies and third sector entities.Significant projects:- strategic advisory to a major Italian NGO on… Show more The role of Managing Director for Avanzi was created in 2017 and it foresaw, amongst other roles pertaining to management, the restructuring of the Company to streamline operations and increase efficiency and synergies between the different business areas. As part of a structured and long-term collaboration, support for the implementation of various projects and support paths for companies and third sector entities.Significant projects:- strategic advisory to a major Italian NGO on how to best restructure its international network and internal organization to promote the inclusion of social businesses in its operations.- support to a listed Italian Multinational Company in implementing its shared value programs in Ghana and Congo Brazaville- devising, managing and direct implementation of a two-year incubation program for social enterprises and microenterprises in the Bekaa Valley and Tripoli, Lebanon. - managing and implementation of a three years incubation program for female led enterprises in the West Bank Show less

Milan

Opes Impact Fund was a vehicle that invests in social enterprises that provide market solutions for the base of the pyramid.Investments supported:- early quality learning in India.- health services in India.- female health services in Uganda.- plastic recycling in Kenya.- access to safe water in India and Uganda.- renewable energies in Tanzania.

Milan Area, Italy

The role of Managing Director entailed responsibility for defining and implementing Fondazione ACRA strategy, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors and the CEO, and for supervising the management and implementation of all ACRA activities.Furthermore, it meant supporting program managers in better defining the strategy for each of the four programs ACRA implemented, i.e. Food Sovereignty, Education, WASH and Energy and the redefinition of the role of the… Show more The role of Managing Director entailed responsibility for defining and implementing Fondazione ACRA strategy, in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Board of Directors and the CEO, and for supervising the management and implementation of all ACRA activities.Furthermore, it meant supporting program managers in better defining the strategy for each of the four programs ACRA implemented, i.e. Food Sovereignty, Education, WASH and Energy and the redefinition of the role of the Social Business Unit within the organisation.At the time, ACRA employed 31 people in Italy and over 300 abroad, operating in 12 countries. Show less

Milan Area, Italy

Support to social enterprises in developing and emerging countries.Management of development projects in Central and South America, Africa and Asia, with a focus on poverty alleviation and social and economic development.Advocacy and actions aimed at promoting a more favorable environment for social enterprises both in developing and emerging countries and in Europe.

Development of the social component of the housing projects undertaken by Fondazione Housing Sociale in Italy.Identification and scouting of new projects and writing of feasibility studies. Management of the relationship with project service providers.Teaching and coordination of the Finance Workshop for the:"Master in Social and Collaborative Housing"From October 2011 to June 2013Courses held:- Feasibility studies for social enterprises- The… Show more Development of the social component of the housing projects undertaken by Fondazione Housing Sociale in Italy.Identification and scouting of new projects and writing of feasibility studies. Management of the relationship with project service providers.Teaching and coordination of the Finance Workshop for the:"Master in Social and Collaborative Housing"From October 2011 to June 2013Courses held:- Feasibility studies for social enterprises- The economics of high social impact projects Show less

Management of international cooperation projects developed by ACRA in Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Tanzania, Cameroon. Management of expatriate personnelManagement of a team of seven professionals in charge of specific countries or thematic areasManagement of the relationship with institutional donors and supporters and of the cooperation with public entitiesIdentification and implementation of strategic guidelines for the… Show more Management of international cooperation projects developed by ACRA in Ecuador, Bolivia, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Chad, Tanzania, Cameroon. Management of expatriate personnelManagement of a team of seven professionals in charge of specific countries or thematic areasManagement of the relationship with institutional donors and supporters and of the cooperation with public entitiesIdentification and implementation of strategic guidelines for the development of international cooperation projects In 2009, devising and implementation of a restructuring process that envisaged the definition and implementation of a new set of operational procedures for the Organisation and the strengthening of the International Cooperation Department through the introduction of thematic experts. Show less

Management of international cooperation projects developed by Amici dei Bambini.Management of expatriate personnel in Central and Latin America and Africa. Management of a team of six professionals in charge of specific countries or areas.Management of the relationship with institutional donors and supporters and of the cooperation with Public Authorities.Identification and implementation of strategic guidelines for the development of international cooperation projects… Show more Management of international cooperation projects developed by Amici dei Bambini.Management of expatriate personnel in Central and Latin America and Africa. Management of a team of six professionals in charge of specific countries or areas.Management of the relationship with institutional donors and supporters and of the cooperation with Public Authorities.Identification and implementation of strategic guidelines for the development of international cooperation projects. Management of international cooperation and intercountry adoption activities in the United States, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil, Morocco, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo.Coordination and implementation of advocacy activities (United States, Italy).Assessment of the opportunities to implement activities in new countries; first contact with Local Authorities and prospective partners, feasibility studies.Activity start-up field trips in: Mexico, Honduras, U.S.A. Show less

Managment of all aspects concerning the development of the international cooperation activities undertaken by Amici dei Bambini in Sri Lanka following the tsunami of December 26, 2004.First response on the field mission, feasibility study and identification of the areas of implementation of the project. Support to other departments in the devising of the fund raising campaign.Identification of local partners and negotiation of cooperation agreements.Writing of the project… Show more Managment of all aspects concerning the development of the international cooperation activities undertaken by Amici dei Bambini in Sri Lanka following the tsunami of December 26, 2004.First response on the field mission, feasibility study and identification of the areas of implementation of the project. Support to other departments in the devising of the fund raising campaign.Identification of local partners and negotiation of cooperation agreements.Writing of the project and identification of donors to which it was to be submitted.Management of the activities and coordination of personnel, both in Italy and in Sri Lanka.Management of the relationship with the Italian Department of Civil Defence, main sponsor of the project.Management of the relationship with project partners, both in Italy and in Sri Lanka.Monitoring of activities.Monitoring of reporting to sponsors and local authorities.The role implied frequent and prolonged field trips in Sri Lanka. Show less

Evaluation of investment projectsFeasibility studies for project financingEvaluation of companies for merger and acquisition projectsAnalysis of companies operating models as external strategic advisor