Carola Salvato

Highlights

C-Level Executive | Senior Advisor | Corporate Innovation & Strategy | Business Consultant | Digital & eHealth | Communication & PR Expert | ICF Coach in Training

Keynote speaker, writer, and trend analyst passionate about technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving. A natural connector who thrives on bringing people together.

Carola Salvato

Carola Salvato is a Senior Advisor and corporate communication expert with over 20 years of experience, particularly in the healthcare and medical sectors. She provides strategic consultancy for major organizations and has a deep commitment to trends, technology, innovation, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) initiatives—both professionally and as an advocate.

She serves on the Board of Directors of Giffoni Innovation Hub and is a Strategic Consultant.

Career & Leadership

Carola has held executive roles at leading organizations, including:
• Salute & Benessere Network (Italy’s first satellite TV channel dedicated to health, part of Il Sole 24 Ore Group)
• Dedalus Group (ICT services)
• McCann Health (IPG Group)
• TBWA Worldwide (Omnicom Group)
• Havas, where she was Chief Corporate Innovation Officer until 2024 and previously CEO of Havas Health & You Italy and Havas Life Italy, leading integrated communication and consulting in health, life sciences, and wellbeing.

Her expertise spans integrated communication, customer experience, digital transformation, corporate innovation, and strategy.

Industry Leadership & Advocacy

Carola is the President and Co-founder of:
• AssoHealth, the Italian trade association for health communication agencies
• GWPR Italy, the Italian chapter of Global Women in PR, a global network supporting women in communication, public affairs, and public relations

She is also:
• A Charity Partner of the Italian World Food Programme Foundation
• A Board Member & Communication/External Relations Consultant for Diplomatia, an organization fostering cultural and educational dialogue on international issues
• A member of Diplomatia’s Health Policy Commission

Mentorship & DEI Advocacy

A passionate mentor, Carola is dedicated to leadership and empowerment. Since 2019, she has been President of GWPR Italy, focusing on DEI and gender gap initiatives. She is also an Ambassador of #InclusioneDonna, championing women’s inclusion and equality through her GWPR role.