Pronouns: She/her
Linda Villano is an Italian communications and public relations professional specialising in automotive, sustainability and ESG. She studied Transportation Design and, through her experience in the sector, witnessed first-hand the gender inequalities that still shape the automotive industry.
She is Co-founder and President of AIDA – Associazione Italiana Donne per l’Automotive, where she promotes gender equality as a strategic asset for business, competitiveness and cultural change through advocacy, networking and industry partnerships.
In 2025, Forbes Italia named her among its 100 Women of the Year for her contribution to inclusion and innovation.