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Mariella Mengozzi appointed new director of MAUTO in Turin

institutional · 2026-04-27

Mariella Mengozzi, born in 1962 in Forlì, has been named the new director of MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile di Torino, taking over from Rodolfo Gaffino Rossi. She will assume her role within two months. Mengozzi, who possesses a law degree from Bologna and a Master in business management, has a wealth of experience in marketing and management, including her time at Ferrari, where she managed the Ferrari Museum. The highly-rated museum on TripAdvisor is entering a new era that demands a fresh promotion and communication strategy aimed at the culture and tourism sectors. Mengozzi's goal is to elevate MAUTO's reputation and draw in more visitors and partners.

Key facts

  • Mariella Mengozzi appointed new director of MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile di Torino.
  • She will take office within two months, succeeding Rodolfo Gaffino Rossi.
  • Gaffino Rossi transformed the museum into a contemporary museum over 18 years.
  • Benedetto Camerana is President of MAUTO and the examining commission.
  • Mengozzi has experience at Walt Disney and Ferrari, including managing the Ferrari Museum.
  • She coordinated the 50th Anniversary of Automobili Lamborghini and the Ayrton Senna Tribute: 1994-2014.
  • She was CEO of Quintessence Yachts BV, licensee of Aston Martin for yachting.
  • Mengozzi aims to consolidate MAUTO's role as an excellence in Piedmont and Italy.

Entities

Artists

  • Mariella Mengozzi
  • Benedetto Camerana
  • Ayrton Senna

Institutions

  • MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile di Torino
  • Walt Disney
  • Ferrari
  • Museo Ferrari
  • Automobili Lamborghini
  • Quintessence Yachts BV
  • Aston Martin
  • Artribune
  • Museo Ferrari di Maranello

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy
  • Forlì
  • Bologna
  • Maranello
  • Piedmont
  • Imola
  • Netherlands

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