HR
Ilaria Cortesi is a strategic HR leader with 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations strengthen talent systems, leadership practices, and culture. With a global career spanning Moscow, Tokyo, and Shanghai, she brings a practical, cross-cultural lens to organizational alignment and change. Most recently, Ilaria spent eight years at Shanghai American School, where she led talent acquisition and development initiatives and partnered with senior leadership on workforce planning and organizational priorities. She holds a Master’s degree in Business with a specialization in Human Resources from the University of Essex and brings an evidence-based approach to turning insights into clear, sustainable action.
