Micol Cihiari

Micol Chiari’s career is defined by precision, purpose, and an unshakable commitment to integrity in leadership. Born in 1984 in Cremona, Italy, she has built an international reputation as a finance executive who bridges rigorous financial management with a deep sense of human and social responsibility. Her journey began at Bocconi University in Milan, where she completed both her Bachelor’s degree in Economics and her Master of Science in Corporate Finance and Controlling an academic foundation that anchored her future in analytical excellence and strategic thinking.

Eager to expand her worldview, Micol moved to Los Angeles immediately after graduation for a professional traineeship at the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce. Immersed in a multicultural business environment, she developed a strong affinity for cross-border collaboration and global finance, an experience that would shape her career philosophy for years to come.

Over the past fifteen years, Micol has led finance, controlling, and compliance functions for multinational organisations across Switzerland, Belgium, and Asia. Her trajectory reflects consistent advancement into senior leadership, culminating in her current role as Group CFO and Administrative Director for a logistics and infrastructure group in Ticino. A Certified Finance and Accounting Expert of the Swiss Confederation, she combines technical mastery with strategic foresight to drive transparency, resilience, and long-term value creation.

In parallel, Micol serves as Chief Financial Officer at the International Council for Peace and Security (ICPS), where she applies her financial expertise to advance missions that transcend the corporate sphere, championing peace, stability, and human dignity on a global scale. This dual engagement underscores her belief that finance, when guided by ethical intent, can be a catalyst for meaningful societal impact.

Known for her analytical precision, calm leadership, and emotional intelligence, Micol embodies a modern vision of financial stewardship: one that balances performance with purpose. Her mission is to empower organisations to become not only more efficient and resilient, but also more ethically grounded, proving that sound finance and social progress can and must go hand in hand.