Biography

Barbara Cominelli joined JLL in 2020 to lead the Italian market at a time when technology, innovation, and sustainability have become key elements in shaping the future of real estate. As COO, Marketing and Operations Director at Microsoft Italy, she orchestrated the business across various segments – modern work, cloud, AI, and business applications – and led the company's growth strategy, focused on the digital transformation of Italian companies and institutions, contributing to the creation of the new innovation ecosystem of the country through initiatives focused on themes such as digital development and sustainability. Before Microsoft, Barbara Cominelli was Director of Digital, Commercial Operations and Wholesale at Vodafone Italy, where, leading a team of 3000 people, she consolidated the company's transformation strategy focusing on digital innovation, excellence in customer experience, agility, and intrapreneurship. Previously, she held leadership roles in companies in the industrial, venture capital, and consulting sectors in Italy and abroad. Throughout her career, she has received multiple recognitions on topics such as digital transformation, customer experience, and management excellence, and has also been nominated twice among the “Top 50 most inspirational women in technology in Europe.” With a particular focus on inclusion & diversity issues, Barbara Cominelli is actively involved in various non-profit initiatives for resource growth and talent development.