The Luiss Board of Directors has appointed Vincenzo Manes as the Luiss Alumnus 2023. Manes, who graduated Luiss with honors in Economics in 1984, currently serves as Executive Chair of KME Group and is President and Founder of Fondazione Dynamo-Camp. In 2013, he was bestowed with the title of Knight of Labor.
“I am deeply honored and grateful to receive this recognition from Luiss. It not only allows me to rekindle my connection with my Alma Mater but also provides an opportunity to start a new and exciting adventure of giving back as an alumnus, alongside with Luiss Alumni Network. I am delighted to collaborate with the University inpromoting the value of solidarity among students and fostering a new civic culture in society, aimed at conscious stewardship of the common good. I have been practicing these principles since my university days and take pride in the leadership that Luiss has achieved, also at the international level,” said Vincenzo Manes.
“Vincenzo Manes’ entrepreneurial skills and dedication to the third sector make him an example for our entire university community. His ability to transform innovative ideas into tangible projects and his unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of the most vulnerable individuals make him as a role model and a source of pride for all of Luiss,” commented President Vincenzo Boccia.
Daniele Pelli, President of the Luiss Alumni Network (LAN), added: “We are confident that, Vincenzo Manes, as an authentic civil servant, will continue to inspire the entire Luiss community and all our alumni. His ethical and social commitment aligns with the values of our University’s educational model. Enzo’s example and active involvement provide a significant contribution to meeting the LAN’s strategic objectives of giving back.”