THE BOARD

ANNA BÁNOVICS

President

Anna is a third-year student studying economics and management at Bocconi University in Milan. She is from Hungary and throughout her childhood she was engaged in competitive ballet. She always contributed to important causes, including organizing charity winter markets in her high school. She joined 180DC in her first semester of university, and has taken part in two projects that included creating sustainable funding strategies and forecasting startup’s financials. In her second year in 180DC she became the partnerships director of the association, organizing training sessions with Deloitte, Accenture and Bain consultants, and arranging joint projects with partner 180DC branches in Spain Beijing. In the 2025/26 academic year she serves as President of the organization.

MArgherita poli

operations & finance director

Margherita is a fourth year student in the World Bachelor in Business program, where she has studied for a year in Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Milan. This is her second year in 180DC, where she previously worked as a consultant. Margherita is passionate about strategic marketing and consulting, as well as volunteering and social impact. In her free time, she enjoys running and cooking with friends.

Margherita Poli - Operations and Finance Director

tara n. prasan

HR director

Tara Prasan is a third year Economics and Social Sciences student. She has worked as a consultant in her fulfilling year at 180DC Milan, and will be taking forward her Key Responsibility Manager role as the HR Head for the upcoming term. Tara is passionate about inclusivity and making a difference in developing countries, and greatly enjoys cross-cultural dialogue.

yasmine el alami

marketing director

Yasmine is a second-year International Economics and Management student at Bocconi University. Originally from Morocco, she joined 180 during her second semester at university and now holds the position of Marketing Director. Her past work includes developing a partnership strategy for the Rwandan nonprofit Dusego Empowerment Hub. Passionate about social impact since early high school, she has been actively involved with charities and nonprofits supporting causes such as hunger relief and children’s welfare.

ALICJA JAKUTOWICZ

clients director

Alicja is a second-year Economics and Finance student at Bocconi University in Milan. Originally from Poland, she has developed a strong academic interest in quantitative analysis and strategy. Alongside her studies, she has dedicated time to working as a mathematics tutor, supporting students in building strong analytical foundations. She joined 180 Degrees Consulting in September as a Consultant, contributing to projects focused on market expansion. Building on this experience, she now serves as Clients Director and as a Board Member.

keerthi PENUMUCHU

clients director

Keerthi Penumuchu is a third year BEMACS student. This is her second year in 180DC: in the past, she has worked as a consultant and KRM for the client directors. Keerthi is passionate about education and healthcare access for all, and has led successful fundraising efforts for her local children’s hospital. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and running.

luca penouel

PARTNERSHIPS director

Luca is a second year student in International Economics and Management at Bocconi University. Half French and half Italian, he grew up in Rome before spending an exchange year in South Carolina, USA, at 17. He has experience in asset management, having spent his first year working at Azimut Group. Passionate about representation, he is actively involved in student leadership and advocacy as a representative at Bocconi. In summer 2026, he will join Gartner in Barcelona to work in Sales. He is never afraid to talk to anybody, and always open to new ideas. Feel free to reach out at any moment !