Meet the Board
Irma de Jong from the Netherlands is the President. She is a cultural entrepreneur, amateur pianist, kayaker, and lover of good books.
She is passionate about Italian art, tennis and music.
Gianriccardo Pera from Milan is the vice president, a film and documentary director, producer, and amateur blues guitarist.
His passion is playing tennis, and digital, strategic marketing challenges.
Chiara Trapani from Sicily is our secretary, a music teacher, and a soprano who loves to express her passion for music to children and adults.
She's crazy about her cat, lyrical repertoire, choir, and boyfriend.
Gianni Centozi from Calabria is the treasurer, editor, and video specialist and loves Italian food.
His passion is the Formula 1 race.
Diego Zerri is a lawyer based in Milan and Lydiart's consultant for all that concerns legal matters; part of his work is providing general consultancy and assistance for associations.
He also assists companies in crises by giving them legal tools to overcome difficulties from a structural, labor, and fiscal point of view.
Finally, he also provides ongoing assistance to companies to ensure timely solutions to the problems connected with entrepreneurial activity.
Diego likes to listen to music, read classic books, and play tennis.
The name Lydiart was born from the legacy of Lydia van der Stok, the mother of Irma de Jong.
She is the musical inspiration and shining example with whom this association is associated. Lydia was an excellent amateur pianist who could never fulfill her dream of attending the conservatory. The post-war period required her to support her family. But she always continued playing the piano and brought her music to many places, such as elderly homes, where she volunteered for many years.
We want to encourage those who want to fulfill their dreams and need financially or organizationally related support.
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