Executive Master in Arts and Culture Management

Eleonora Pacetti is an opera professional with over 20 years of experience in artistic direction, casting and mentorship. She lectures at Rome Business School and is Co-Founder of Finale Produzioni. She holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi, a piano diploma with top honors from Conservatorio G.B. Martini, and has studied at Mozarteum Salzburg and Cambridge. She has directed the Young Artist Program at Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, coached for Opéra Comique and Opera for Peace, and served as juror at the Metropolitan Opera's Laffont Competition, contributing to projects under UNESCO and Teatro alla Scala.

Stefano Friani is a professional with experience in publishing, editorial management, and cultural journalism. He is the Editor at Racconti Edizioni, writer at La Mattita Rossa and he often collaborates with different editorials such as “La Repubblica” and il foglio quotidiano, overseeing acquisitions, translation revisions, editing, and publicity efforts. Friani holds a Master’s degree in Journalism and Cultural Management and a Laurea Specialistica in Philosophy from Sapienza University of Rome. With years of academic teaching experience, he delivers courses on editorial management at Rome Business School. His industry expertise spans editing, translation, proofreading, and iconographic research for prominent Italian publishers including UTET and Einaudi. Friani has authored and published critical literary works, including Belfast Boy, and contributes regularly to leading newspapers and cultural outlets. His professional network includes collaborations with major Italian media and publishing houses, underpinned by a multilingual proficiency and active participation in literary panels and academic discussions.​​

Dr. Patrizia Piergiovanni has over 28 years of experience in Art History, specializing in Renaissance and Baroque collecting. She serves as Director and Curator of the Art Collections at Palazzo Colonna in Rome. A graduate in Art History from Sapienza University of Rome, she has over 15 years of academic teaching experience at institutions including Bocconi University and Rome Business School. Her work includes international collaborations with museums, contributions to scientific publications, curation of major art catalogues and management of prestigious art archives.

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Manuela Contino is a Project Manager and Communication & Event Coordinator with over 20 years in cultural production and strategic communication. She collaborates with CSRStars on content development and cultural programming. She holds a Bachelor's in Communication and Marketing from Sapienza University of Rome, a postgraduate diploma in Cultural Project Management from Fondazione Fitzcarraldo, and a Master's in Social Media Marketing from SQcuola di Blog. She has coordinated exhibitions and events across Europe for institutions including Monitor Gallery, the Italian Council and Roma Capitale.

An expert in arts administration and cultural diplomacy with over 20 years of international experience. She holds a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University and has collaborated with institutions such as the UN (UNAOC), Teatro La Fenice, and the George Enescu Festival. Formerly CEO of SOLÈART Management, she has taught at IULM and the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague. Since 2021, she has served as Program Director for the Master in Arts & Culture Management at Rome Business School.

Cristina Da Milano is President of ECCOM, with over 29 years of experience in cultural management. She is a member of the PNRR task force for the Marche Region, ICOM, and the Disorderly Women alliance. She has taught at LUISS, the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and the American University of Rome, and has held leadership roles at Culture Action Europe (as Vice President), Teatro di Roma, and the Italian Ministry of Culture. She holds a degree in Classical Studies from Sapienza University of Rome, an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, and a postgraduate qualification in Cultural Economics from the University of Ferrara.

Giulia Centonze is a Junior Specialist in Post-War and Contemporary Art at Christie’s Rome, where she is responsible for client management, pricing, valuations, and auction catalogue production. She holds an M.Sc. in Management for Arts, Culture, Media and Entertainment from Bocconi University, including an exchange program at Aalto University in Helsinki. Her experience spans art cataloguing, client management, and art market research at Christie’s, Nextam Partners, and private collections. She also holds professional certifications, including the DELF and the Zertifikat Deutsch.

Alessandro Zucconi is a professor of Digital Tourism at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and a hospitality professional with over 28 years of experience. A graduate in Languages from La Sapienza, he teaches Anthropology of Taste and Behavioural Approaches in Tourism at Fondazione ITS Turismo. A former General Manager of Hotel Grifo, he has collaborated with Regione Lazio, DMOs, and multinational platforms such as Venere.com. His research focuses on digital tourism, intercultural communication, and sustainable development aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda.

Agnese Angelini is a Creative Project Manager and Brand Designer with over 30 years of experience specialising in sustainable and ethical business practices. She lectures at Rome Business School and RUFA, teaching Ethics in Branding, Strategic Branding, and Sustainable Fashion. She holds a degree and master's in Graphic Design from Enrico Cogno & Associati Design School and has also taught at the Florence Institute of Design and Polimoda. Her career includes leadership roles at FutureBrand, Landor Associates, and Saatchi & Saatchi, with contributions to global brands such as Juventus, Mazda, and Poste Italiane. She holds advanced certifications in strategic branding and sustainable practices from Cambridge and the Royal College of Art.

For 13 years, she has been the Director of Marketing and Promotion Office at the Teatro Olimpico. She has 14 years of experience as a Manager of Marketing Services and Direct Sales at Italiatour S.p.A., an Alitalia group company, and later became its CEO. She has also served as the Director of Marketing, Development, and External Relations at the Fondazione Romaeuropa and as the Event Director at Expoglobe SRL.