Alessia Meli Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Ginobbi Group in Rome, Italy
Ginobbi Group, an independent Italian company operating in the Real Estate and Hospitality Management sectors—renowned for managing prestigious properties such as Palazzo Ripetta, a five-star hotel in the heart of Rome, and Torre Sponda, a collection of exclusive villas overlooking the crystalline waters of Positano—has announced the appointment of Alessia Meli as Chief Operating Officer.
This strategic appointment marks a significant step in reinforcing the Group's leadership structure, as it continues to expand its presence and partnerships across both national and international markets. The decision aligns with Ginobbi Group's commitment to delivering a modern and meaningful approach to hospitality—balancing innovation with cultural heritage and creating authentic experiences that connect people and places.
Alessia Meli brings to the role over two decades of expertise in the global hospitality and luxury dining industries, with a background shaped by both European and American influences. She holds a law degree. After an early focus on legal studies, she complemented her education with advanced studies in Food & Beverage and Hospitality Management at LUISS University and Cornell University—two institutions at the forefront of business and hospitality education.
Her professional journey has been defined by operational leadership in international hotel brands and high-end hospitality ventures, including periods of transformative change and brand repositioning. Most recently, Meli played a key role in shaping the experiential identity of Palazzo Ripetta, initially leading the Food & Beverage strategy and later overseeing the property's full operational scope. Her leadership has contributed to the hotel's emergence as a leading destination within Rome's competitive luxury market.
As Chief Operating Officer, Meli will lead the day-to-day operations across Ginobbi Group's real estate and hospitality assets, with a focus on internal alignment, talent development, and the integration of forward-thinking practices. She brings a distinctive leadership style—collaborative, inclusive, and detail-driven—reflecting her belief that excellence in hospitality is built through the combined effort of empowered teams and emotionally intelligent service.
Her philosophy aligns closely with Ginobbi Group's broader mission: to build a globally recognised model of hospitality that blends entrepreneurial vision with emotional insight, architectural beauty with operational rigor, and heritage with innovation.
With this appointment, Ginobbi Group strengthens its leadership for an era of international collaboration and elevated guest expectations—committed to setting new benchmarks in real estate and hospitality excellence across markets.