Who is Alessandra Todde, the new president of Sardinia

«I am the first female president of Sardinia». Alessandra Todde, centre-left candidatewon the regional elections in Sardinia by a narrow margin, col 45.3%while Paolo Truzzu, candidate of the centre-right, is at 45% (with the counting not yet completed).

“The wind is changing, there were those who didn't even bet that we would get this far,” commented Elly Schlein, the Democratic secretary. «I am very excited because, as Alessandra says, it is a victory for the Sardinians first and foremost», the victory «of a project that convinces».

The leader of the 5 stars Giuseppe Conte also rejoices: for him, this is an “unforgettable day”, because the first woman to lead Sardinia is also “the first regional president of the M5s». Alessandra Todde is supported by the 5 Star Movement, the Democratic Party, the Green and Left Alliance and several other smaller and local lists.

Alessandra Todde has left a significant mark not only in the world of politics, but also in that of entrepreneurship. Born in Nuoro, Sardinia, on 6 February 1969, He first studied Information Sciences, then Computer Science at the University of Pisa, and also passed the state exam to be able to enroll in the register of engineers. After the studies, lived abroad, in the United States, in Spain, in England, in France and in the Netherlands. During these years, she has dedicated herself to technology, energy, finance and digital evolution. In 2018, she returned permanently to Italy.

She was the founder and CEO of Energeyaa company acquired by FIS Global in 2015. He held important roles in other companiesas Sungard And Nexant. In 2014, she was awarded as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Sardinian delegation of Aidda (Association of Entrepreneurs and Women Company Managers).

Alessandra Todde was Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Development in the Conte II government and Deputy Minister for Economic Development in the Draghi government, working on issues related to economic development, innovation and the promotion of Italian businesses. In 2022, she was elected member of the Chamber for the 5 Star Movement. During his mandate, he also assumed the role of Secretary of the Parliamentary Commission for combating the disadvantages resulting from insularity, working to promote sustainable development and address the difficulties linked to geographical isolation.

Source: Vanity Fair

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