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Maurizio Cibrario appointed president of Fondazione Torino Musei

institutional · 2026-05-05

Maurizio Cibrario has been appointed the new president of Fondazione Torino Musei after Patrizia Asproni stepped down due to changes in the city's administration. With significant experience in the corporate sector, including a tenure as CEO of Martini & Rossi, Cibrario aims to enhance the foundation's outreach and financial stability. He previously led the Consulta for the Enhancement of Artistic and Cultural Heritage in Turin. Collaborating with Mayor Chiara Appendino, he seeks to integrate public and private interests. Additionally, Assessor Francesca Leon emphasizes the need for the foundation to become a proactive content creator, encouraging business involvement in public initiatives.

Key facts

  • Maurizio Cibrario appointed president of Fondazione Torino Musei
  • He succeeds Patrizia Asproni after her resignation
  • Cibrario was president of Martini & Rossi from 2006 to 2012
  • He was president of Consulta per la Valorizzazione dei Beni Artistici e Culturali di Torino from 2013 to 2016
  • He remains a member of its presidency committee
  • Mayor Chiara Appendino supports bridging public and private sectors
  • Cibrario aims to increase audience and sustainability
  • Assessor Francesca Leon wants the foundation to be a content producer with corporate sponsors

Entities

Institutions

  • Fondazione Torino Musei
  • Martini & Rossi
  • Consulta per la Valorizzazione dei Beni Artistici e Culturali di Torino
  • Comune di Torino
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Turin
  • Italy

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