Martina Palmese
About Martina Palmese
Martina Palmese is a Communications and PR Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, with a strong background in marketing and corporate social responsibility. She has held various roles in notable companies, including QVC, where she specialized in brand development and innovation.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Martina Palmese serves as the Communications & PR Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the organization's public relations and communication strategies. She works to promote the center's initiatives and values within the innovation ecosystem, leveraging her extensive background in marketing and corporate social responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Martina Palmese has a strong educational background in communication and marketing. She studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where she completed a course in Corporate Social Responsibility in 2016. She also holds a Master of Science in Marketing from Università Bocconi, achieved between 2008 and 2010. Her foundational education includes a degree from Università degli Studi di Milano, where she studied Communication & Marketing from 2005 to 2007.
Professional Background
Martina has a diverse professional history. She began her career with a Trade Marketing Internship at Manetti&Roberts in 2008. She then joined QVC, where she held various roles from 2014 to 2021, including Marketing Specialist, Brand, Innovation and CSR Specialist, and Senior Brand Developer. Her experience at QVC spanned over six years and involved significant contributions to marketing and brand development.
Achievements in Startup Scouting
In her current position, Martina has evaluated over 500 applications for startup scouting and selection projects. This experience highlights her involvement in identifying and supporting innovative startups, showcasing her expertise in bridging corporate and innovation sectors.
Focus on Sustainability and Corporate Culture
Martina promotes sustainability and ethics within corporate culture through the ideation of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. She facilitates innovative projects that connect corporate entities with the startup community, enhancing brand development while advocating for responsible business practices.