Simona Fontana is the Director General of CONAI (Consorzio Nazionale Imballaggi), leading Italy’s national system for packaging recovery and recycling.
She joined CONAI in 2008 and advanced through key roles, including Head of the Prevention Area and Director of the Centre for Circular Economy Studies.
An economist by training (Università Bocconi), she has focused her career on circular economy policies, eco-design, and sustainability reporting.
Under her leadership, CONAI has strengthened initiatives on packaging recyclability, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration to support Italy’s transition to a circular economy.