Linda Lanzillotta

Linda Lanzillotta (born 7 September 1948) is an Italian politician. She was the minister for regional affairs and local communities between 2006 and 2008.

Early life Lanzillotta was born in Cassano all'Ionio, Calabria, in the Province of Cosenza on 7 September 1948.

Career Lanzillotta is a manager and academic. She served as the secretary general to the Prime Minister's office for one year between 2000 and 2001.

She was appointed minister for regional affairs and local communities in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Romano Prodi in May 2006. Her tenure lasted until 2008. She was a member of the Italian chamber of deputies for Alliance for Italy. She became a member of the Italian senate in February 2013

She is a member of the Italy-USA Foundation. In addition, she is the founder and president of GLOCUS, an independent think tank, which she established in 2007 to promote reformist policies in Italy.