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Chiara Appendino

Sindaco di Torino

Chiara Appendino is an influential Italian politician best known for serving as the mayor of Turin from 2016 to 2021. When she was elected, she was the city's youngest ever mayor at the age of 31. A member of the Five Star Movement (M5S), she is recognized for her dedication to environmental policies and her role in transforming Turin into a 'smart city'. Appendino is also known for her extensive work in the field of innovation, promoting the city as a hub for start-ups, underlining its potential in the digital sector.