Giliola Ignat
About Giliola Ignat
Giliola Ignat serves as the Insurance Practice Lead at Sia Partners since 2020, bringing extensive experience in insurance and marketing. She previously held various roles at Aviva, including Head of Governance and PMO Operations, and has a strong academic background in business and communication.
Current Role at Sia Partners
Giliola Ignat serves as the Insurance Practice Lead at Sia Partners, a position she has held since 2020. Based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy, she focuses on delivering strategic insights and solutions within the insurance sector. Her role involves leveraging her extensive experience in insurance and management to drive organizational growth and enhance client outcomes.
Previous Experience at Aviva
Giliola Ignat has held multiple roles at Aviva from 2000 to 2012. She worked as a Marketing Manager from 2000 to 2008 in Bucharest, Romania, followed by her role as Strategy Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2009 and as Head of Governance and PMO Operations from 2009 to 2011, both in the Milan Area, Italy. She concluded her tenure at Aviva as Customer Experience Manager from 2011 to 2012, contributing to various aspects of customer engagement and operational governance.
Experience at TMF Group
Before joining Sia Partners, Giliola Ignat worked as the Transformation Director for the Mediterranean Cluster at TMF Group from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she focused on implementing transformation initiatives across the region, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
Educational Background
Giliola Ignat has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in International Economics from 'Al I Cuza' University Iasi from 1992 to 1997. She then pursued a Master's degree in Communication and Media at SNSPA - National School of Political Sciences and Administration from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she completed an EMBA at the University of Vienna from 2006 to 2008 and attended INSEAD for a Business Management course in 2005.
Skills and Expertise
Giliola Ignat possesses strong skills in business intelligence and marketing communications, essential for achieving operational excellence. She has extensive experience in digital and transformational program management, emphasizing strategy execution and digital marketing. Her ability to lead teams and foster a positive work environment is complemented by her track record in establishing support practices and developing media partnerships to enhance customer experience.