The revanped management of the Rocco Forte Hotels group in Italy aims at enhancing synergies and seizing market opportunities.
Francesco Roccato new cluster general manager Milan and Florence
Francesco Roccato has been appointed cluster general manager Milan and Florence, leading the pre-opening and opening of Carlton Hotel and Rocco Forte Houses in Milan. In addition, he has taken over the supervision of the Savoy Hotel in Florence. This new role presents an exciting challenge for Roccato, following his previous successful stint in Rome as the head of Hotel de la Ville and Rocco Forte House. Under his leadership,the properties received prestigious accolades such as the Forbes 5 Star rating consistently for four years.
Rome’s new cluster general manager is Giacomo Battafarano
Giacomo Battafarano has assumed the role of cluster general manager Rome, with operational responsibilities for Hotel de Russie, Hotel de la Ville, and Rocco Forte House Rome. Meanwhile Franco Girasoli continues as general manager of Masseria Torre Maizza, the award-winning resort in Puglia with 40 rooms, while Isidoro Di Franco retains his position as cluster general manager Sicily and is tasked with ensuring the success of the Sicilian properties.
