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Niko Romito and Monica Poggio Discuss Science, Taste, and Leadership on Contemporaneamente Podcast

other · 2026-04-27

The podcast Contemporaneamente, hosted by Mariantonietta Firmani, showcases a conversation between chef-entrepreneur Niko Romito and Bayer Italia's CEO, Monica Poggio. They delve into how scientific research intersects with culinary experimentation, well-being, and health. Both guests stress the necessity of making nutrition accessible and prioritizing human needs in technological advancements. Monica Poggio has been leading Bayer Italia since 2017, holds a degree in political science, and has previously worked with General Electric, Leonardo, and UniCredit. Niko Romito, a self-taught chef who has earned 3 Michelin stars, oversees the Reale restaurant and has initiated several culinary ventures, such as Intelligenza Nutrizionale and Spazio Niko Romito, emphasizing innovation and quality in gastronomy.

Key facts

  • The Contemporaneamente podcast is curated by Mariantonietta Firmani.
  • Niko Romito is a chef-entrepreneur with 3 Michelin stars.
  • Monica Poggio has been CEO of Bayer in Italy since 2017.
  • Romito manages the Reale restaurant with Cristiana Romito since 2000.
  • Reale moved to Casadonna, a 16th-century monastery in Castel di Sangro, in 2011.
  • Poggio holds a degree in political science.
  • Poggio is President of the Fondazione Istituto Tecnico Superiore Lombardo per le Nuove tecnologie Meccaniche e Meccatroniche since 2014.
  • Romito's BULGARI model is developed for Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts.

Entities

Artists

  • Niko Romito
  • Monica Poggio
  • Mariantonietta Firmani
  • Cristiana Romito

Institutions

  • Bayer Italia
  • General Electric
  • Leonardo
  • UniCredit
  • Fondazione Istituto Tecnico Superiore Lombardo per le Nuove tecnologie Meccaniche e Meccatroniche
  • Camera di Commercio Italo-Germanica
  • Federchimica
  • Confindustria
  • Reale
  • Casadonna
  • Università La Sapienza
  • Gruppo Giomi/Gioservice
  • Spazio Niko Romito
  • Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts
  • Accademia Niko Romito
  • Artribune
  • Parallelo42 contemporary art

Locations

  • Rivisondoli
  • Castel di Sangro
  • Abruzzo
  • Italia

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