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Paolo Petrocelli Appointed as IULM Alumni Ambassador


IULM University in Milan has appointed Paolo Petrocelli as its new Alumni Ambassador, recognizing his distinguished academic background and internationally impactful career.

A PhD graduate in Cultural Economics from IULM, Petrocelli currently serves as Head of Dubai Opera, where he has established himself as one of the most influential cultural leaders on the global stage.

“I am proud to have been appointed as an IULM Alumni Ambassador, at the university where I completed my doctoral studies. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to promote, even abroad, the excellence and quality of an institution that continues to educate curious, critical, and open-minded individuals.”

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