The University’s Board of Directors, chaired by Luigi Gubitosi, has appointed the Team that will work alongside newly appointed Rector, Paolo Boccardelli, for the 3-year period of 2024-2027.
“The individuals who will accompany me over the next 3 years are of the highest academic calibre in their respective fields of research and teaching. Together, we will work to consolidate Luiss’s position at the international level and further strengthen our role as a key player in the business world and with Confindustria. From the labour market revolution to new frontiers of AI and technology, the new team is ready to address the major issues of the present and future, ensuring our students continue to receive an excellent education”, stated Paolo Boccardelli.
The new team of Deputy Rectors is as follows:
- Deputy Rector for Teaching and Quality: Livia De Giovanni, Full Professor of Statistics;
- Deputy Rector for Development, Alumni Relations and Sports: Francesco Di Ciommo, Full Professor of Private Law;
- Deputy Rector for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Skills: Giuseppe Italiano, Full Professor of Computer Science;
- Deputy Rector for Internationalisation: Antonio Majocchi, Full Professor of Economics and Business Management;
- Deputy Rector for Research and Third Mission: Stefano Manzocchi, Full Professor of International Economics.
The Board of Directors has also appointed the Deans of the Schools, along with the Heads of the University’s 4 Departments:
- Dean of the Undergraduate School and Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Programme: Antonino Gullo, Full Professor of Criminal Law;
- Dean of the Graduate School: Enzo Peruffo, Full Professor of Business Strategies;
- Dean of the Luiss Institute for European Analysis and Policy (LEAP): Valentina Meliciani, Full Professor of Applied Economics;
- Dean of the Luiss Business School: Raffaele Oriani, Full Professor of Corporate Finance;
- Dean of the Luiss School of Law: Aristide Police, Full Professor of Administrative Law;
- Dean of the Luiss School of Government: Gaetano Quagliariello, Full Professor of Contemporary History;
- Dean of the Department of Business and Management: Christian Lechner, Full Professor of Entrepreneurship;
- Head of the Department of Political Science: Giovanni Orsina, Full Professor of Contemporary History;
- Head of the Department of Economics and Finance: Alberto Petrucci, Full Professor of Macroeconomics and International Economics;
- Head of the Department of Law: Antonio Punzi, Full Professor of Methodology of Legal Science.
The Rector will also collaborate with 7 Advisors in the following thematic areas:
- Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital and Start-up Ecosystem Development: Michele Costabile, Full Professor of Marketing Management and Performance Marketing & Metrics;
- Marketing, Student Orientation, and Recruitment: Matteo De Angelis, Full Professor of Marketing;
- Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability: Emiliana De Blasio, Associate Professor of Media Research;
- Internationalisation in the Area of Law and the ENGAGE Programme: Barbara De Donno, Full Professor of Comparative Private Law;
- Faculty Development and Management: Raffaele Fabozzi, Full Professor of Labour Law;
- Digital Transformation of the University: Irene Finocchi, Full Professor of Computer Science;
- Internationalisation in the Area of Political Science: Nicola Lupo, Full Professor of Constitutional Law.
Luiss President, Luigi Gubitosi, stated "I extend my best wishes to the new Rector’s Team, who, already in the coming weeks, will be busy defining the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. Our goal is to consolidate Luiss's global presence by strengthening partnerships with leading international academic institutions and enhancing our ability to attract the best students and faculty. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the previous Rector’s Team for their outstanding work".