Top 10 Women Leaders from Italy - 2025

Women are assuming a greater leadership role, in Italy and many other aspects of society, which means greater opportunities for gender inclusion and empowerment. Many women are working in important roles in politics, business, education and civil society as they help with contributions to national development and work in national decision-making. In the political dimension, women are visible in legislative, executive and administrative positions, addressing national policy and representing Italy on an international level. The visibility of women is also suggestively growing in terms of public opinion and questions about long-standing gender norms.

Women in Italy are making progress in the corporate and entrepreneurial realm as colleagues, founders, and CEOs. Inequalities in leadership by gender still exist, especially at the very top. The number of women-led startups, and focus on increased boardroom diversity in Italy suggests positive momentum toward more equity and representation. Women are affecting change, innovation, research, and social change in multiple sectors: academia, media, and non-profit organizations. They lead public health, education, environmental sustainability, and human rights work and raise the profile of these pressing issues in Italy. Italian women still face cultural and structural challenges; the enduring influence of traditional gender roles and work-life balancing duties are still large barriers. However, Italian women have found ways to navigate around and, at times break these barriers. The presence of women in leadership is elevating institutions, and inspiring others and future generations to lead with confidence, agency, and power. The current moment for women's leadership suggests a trend toward gender equity in Italy.

In this issue, Global Woman Leader magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders from Italy – 2025’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.