Since 1992, Barbara Ghella has been Chief Executive Officer of MiLàNo Interaction Design. Major interface
system projects of this Milan-based company included: nationwide implementation of the interface functions
of a data system which handles emergency calls to the police; back office logistics and operations for
employees of Toro Assicurazioni and other insurance companies; regional interface system for public
psychiatric institutions, day hospitals and other health care facilities; communication study and
related implementation for Isvor-Prg, an advanced training centre of Fiat Melfi; and application
tests for the introduction of an interface system to allow easy access, consultation and data management
of spare parts and other products manufactured by Fiat group companies (Fiat Auto, Lancia, Autobianchi,
Alfa Romeo).
Prior to this, she worked as Communications Coordinator for Olivetti Information Services, with
responsibility for the implementation of strategies, operational supervision and guidance of all
communication activities of the group's companies, as Information Systems Manager at HAUT tour
operator in Turin, and as project assistant for aid programmes after the earthquake in the Friuli
Venezia Giulia region. She studied medicine at Turin University.
