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Milena Mondini de Focatiis Milena Mondini de Focatiis is an Italian business executive who currently serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Admiral Group, a UK-based financial services company primarily focused on insurance and price comparison services. She became the CEO in January 2021, succeeding David Stevens. Milena Mondini de Focatiis has been instrumental in driving Admiral's strategy, innovation, and international growth.

Early Life and Education Milena was born in Naples, Italy. She studied at the University of Naples Federico II, where she earned a degree in Telecommunications Engineering. She later pursued further education in Fontainebleau, France and Singapore at INSEAD, obtaining an MBA. Her diverse educational background has shaped her leadership style and her ability to navigate complex business challenges.

Career Early Career Mondini de Focatiis began her career in consulting, working for Bain & Company. Admiral Group Mondini de Focatiis joined Admiral Group in 2007, where after 9 months in the Group HQ, she has started from scratch the Group's Italian operations, serving as the CEO of ConTe.it, Admiral’s Italian insurance brand. Over the years, she held various leadership roles within the company, including managing the Group’s European insurance and price comparison businesses. Her efforts contributed significantly to the Group’s expansion and operational efficiency. In 2021, Mondini de Focatiis was appointed Group CEO of Admiral, becoming one of the few women leading a FTSE 100 company, one of the few Italian women leading large Groups and among the youngest CEOs of Europeans’ top corporates. Under her leadership, Admiral has continued to focus on customer-centric innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Leadership and Vision Mondini de Focatiis is known for her inclusive and people-focused leadership style. She emphasizes the importance of organizational culture and employee engagement as key drivers of business success. She has also championed diversity and sustainability initiatives within Admiral Group, aiming to create long-term value for both stakeholders and society.

Awards and Recognition Milena Mondini de Focatiis has been recognized for her contributions to the business world and her leadership in the insurance industry. In 2022, she was featured in Forbes' list of powerful businesswomen in Europe.

Personal Life Mondini de Focatiis resides in UK. She is multilingual, speaking Italian, English, and French fluently and she speaks Spanish. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures.

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• Admiral Group https://www.admiralgroup.co.uk/ • FTSE 100 • University of Naples Federico II https://www.unina.it/ • INSEAD https://www.insead.edu/ • Bain & Company https://www.bain.com/ • ConTe.it https://www.conte.it/ • Forbes https://www.forbes.com/