Paolo Petrocelli
Cultural Leader
Paolo Petrocelli is a global cultural and performing arts leader, driven by the belief that culture, the arts and education are transformative forces for growth and development worldwide. He is Head of Dubai Opera, one of the Middle East’s leading performing arts institutions.
A UNESCO Intercultural Leader for Peace and Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, he has been recognized among the Top 100 Most Influential Personalities in Dubai, the Top 30 Leaders Under 40 in the Middle East, a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, and a European Young Leader by Friends of Europe.
With over 15 years of international leadership experience, his work focuses on cultural diplomacy, international relations and institutional transformation through the arts.
Main areas of expertise:
Performing Arts Management, International Relations, Cultural Diplomacy, Music Diplomacy.