Daniela Fatarella

Chief Executive of Save the Children in Italy since 2020. With over 25 years’ experience in international cooperation and the third sector, including work within growing organisations and complex global contexts, she has long contributed to promoting innovative strategies to tackle inequality.

Keenly attuned to key national and international trends, she advocates for the continuous improvement of organisations through the development of scalable partnerships between civil society, institutions and the private sector.
Leading multidisciplinary teams engaged in development and emergency projects, she works to strengthen the effectiveness of interventions and tangibly improve the lives of vulnerable children and communities. An expert in advocacy and children’s rights, she is active in raising awareness and inspiring others through major media outlets and networks, promoting the third sector as a qualified partner for creating transformative and lasting social impact.