Chiara Rodriquez
President & CEO
Materially S.r.l. Impresa Sociale
Milano, Italy
Joined Materially in 2020 to expand its commitment to transforming design and manufacturing starting from materials - sustainably, circularly and responsibly.
My organisation
About me
Architect by training (Politecnico di Milano, thesis on post-reunification East Berlin), I bring a unique perspective shaped by years exploring the intersection of space, culture, and sustainable design. My experience spans retail design and project management in Milan and New York (1998-2011), followed by a deep engagement with environmental sustainability initiatives in Hong Kong (2012-2020), further strengthened by studies in Business Sustainability Management at Cambridge University. Currently, I serve as President of Materially, a consulting company focused on innovative, sustainable, and circular material solutions, and of Ruvuma, an NGO dedicated to cancer prevention in Tanzania. Co-author of "Cronache minori dalla periferia del Design" (ADI Index 2022), I am passionate about fostering collaborations that drive innovation and positive impact.
Marketplace (6)
- Author
Partnership
A circularity partner for footwear industry public organisations
Supporting the European footwear industry to become more circular starting from materials.
AuthorPartnership
A digital tool for sustainable footwear design education
Updated materials data made available to footwear design and production training institutions.
AuthorExpertise
Expertise in Innovative and Sustainable Materials
With over 20 years of experience, Materially scouts and advises on cutting-edge sustainable materials across diverse industries
- Education
- Environment
- Materials, Textiles and Chemicals
AuthorProject cooperation
A digital tool for sustainable footwear design and production
Try CIFORCE—our platform is open to footwear designers and manufacturers
- Planning
- Financing
AuthorInvestment
Invest in a sustainable future of the footwear industry
Financing sought for a digital platform facilitating sustainable materials and circular solutions in footwear design and production.
- Seed and Development
- Materials, Textiles and Chemicals
Author