Women in Italy represent 58% of university students, but occupy only 17% of top management positions. What is it that stops women in their career path? Returning to work after maternity leave is a major obstacle for Italian women. What are the critical factors that determine success? How are companies assisting women in reintegrating into the workplace? What policies are missing that would help close the gap?

Join us for an interactive panel discussion of challenges women have faced and overcome upon returning from maternity leave and what companies are doing – or not doing – to retain talented women and aid them in their professional growth.

The panel will share their personal experiences from both sides: those who have temporarily left the workplace for maternity and the managers who handle their departures and reentries.

About The Panel

Mara Caverni, Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers / Private Equity Leader -  Mara  is a partner of PwC Italy, and since 2005 she has been the private equity leader. She was graduated in economics at Bocconi University. She gained international experience working in Paris and London and is a professor at LIUC University (Master in Merchant Banking)

Lynn Chasson PWA member and EU Controller at ArvinMeritor – Lynn is a Finance professional with over 20 years experience in financial reporting, strategic planning and project modelling.  She started her international career in Mexico/South America and has spent the past 12 years in Europe; currently she is the EU Group Controller for ArvinMeritor (Cameri, NO).  She originally joined PWA in 1999 and has served in a variety of board positions.  Lynn lives in Milan with her husband Andrea and their three children.

Barbara Cominelli, PWA member and Strategic Planning Director at Tenaris Dalmine. -  Barbara holds a Laurea and Master from Bocconi University and has also studied at ESADE, RSM, and Stanford. She is currently Director of Planning at Tenaris Dalmine, responsible for Strategy, Management Control , Industrial Planning and Marketing, overseeing a team of 50 in Italy, Romania and the US. Previously she has held management positions at AT Kearney and was Assistant Professor at Bocconi. She was chosen  Donna Manager 2009 by Aldai/Federmanager. Barbara is married and has one child.

Cocktails 7-8 p.m. / Presentation 8-9.30 p.m.
Grand Hotel et de Milan. Via Manzoni 29, (MM Montenapoleone)

Free for members, €20 for guests, payable by cash at the event

Members please register your attendance in the calendar section of www.EuropeanPWN.net

For guest reservations, or additional information, please contact speakers@pwa-milan.org