SUMAS Career-Related Studies

Founder and President of Sustainability Management School

Dr. Modena has created in 2016 the SUMAS CrS® Programme.
She actively participates in the Overall Compliance of the SUMAS CrS® ‘Business and Sustainability’.

Head of Partnerships

As Head of Partnerships at the Sustainability Management School, Lorenzo Ciserani plays a pivotal role in building and nurturing strategic alliances that support the school’s mission to drive sustainable innovation in business and education. Lorenzo identifies and develops partnership opportunities that enhance experiential learning, research, and career pathways for students. With a strong focus on sustainability and impact ensuring that each collaboration reflects SUMAS’s values and contributes to shaping responsible leaders for a more sustainable future.

Enrolment Manager

Michiel is responsible for the enrolment of Bachelor and Master/MBA students, organizing recruitment events and supports Dr. Modena in the regional collaboration with the IB International Schools.

Areas of Expertise: Sustainable Finance & Digitalization, Fintech, Financial Calculus, Financial Markets, Personal finance.

Dr. Ilídio Silva holds a Ph.D. in Finance (University of Salamanca, Spain), a Postgraduate Certification in Higher Education (University of Derby, England), and a Degree in Business Administration (University of Coimbra, Portugal). He has more than 20 years of teaching experience in Management, Accounting, and Finance across Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland

Areas of Expertise: Brand Management,  Performance Marketing, Sustainability Reporting and Impact Communications.

Pooja Nataraj Suryanarayana is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in the fields of impact, brand management, and marketing communications. Currently based in Milan, Italy, she is deeply passionate about sustainability and the triple bottom line, constantly seeking practical solutions that prioritize people and the planet.

Areas of Expertise: Sustainable and Circular Fashion, Eco-Design and Responsible Innovation, University Lecturing and Curriculum Development, CLO3D and Digital Fashion Prototyping, Pattern Making and Tailoring, Public Speaking and Sustainability Advocacy

Jane is a fashion expert, educator, and author with a global background, specializing in sustainable and circular fashion. For the past eight years, she has been a university lecturer at top fashion institutions in Milan, guiding the next generation of designers toward eco-conscious fashion practices. 

Areas of expertise: Sustainable Fashion Management and Circular Economy Integration, Fashion and Accessories Design, Material Sourcing, and Ethical Practices, Luxury Brand Development and Green Marketing Strategies, Sustainability by Design and responsible leadership, Community Engagement, Philanthropy, and Stakeholder Collaboration

Leadership

Sustainable Fashion
Student Industry Projects