Annalisa TARDINO

President of the Port System Authority of the Western Sicilian Sea. Palermo, Italy.

Annalisa Tardino is a lawyer, former MEP and the President of the Port System Authority of the Western Sicilian Sea. She is responsible for the strategic planning, governance and development of the ports of Palermo, Termini Imerese, Trapani, Porto Empedocle, Licata, Gela and Sciacca, promoting innovation, digital transformation, environmental sustainability and resilient port infrastructure. Under her leadership, the Authority is strengthening the competitiveness of the Western Sicilian port system, fostering closer integration between ports, cities and local communities, and enhancing its strategic role within the Mediterranean transport and logistics network. She also served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024, where she gained extensive experience in European transport, infrastructure, maritime and regional development policies, contributing to initiatives aimed at strengthening connectivity, sustainable mobility and strategic investments.