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Paolo Petrocelli

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Vicepresidente at Associazione per l'Economia della Cultura
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Paolo Petrocelli is the Head of Dubai Opera, recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. With a PhD and an EMBA, he leverages extensive experience in cultural diplomacy to foster international collaboration. People often call him visionary, strategic, and dedicated to cultural excellence.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Vicepresidente
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

Topics Paolo cares about

Cultural Diplomacy
He is a UNESCO Intercultural Leader for Peace and speaks frequently on how music can foster mutual understanding and serve as diplomatic soft power, as seen in a BBC News interview.
Arts Leadership
As Head of Dubai Opera, he focuses on transforming the institution into a global cultural hub, balancing artistic vision with a business-oriented mindset to ensure financial growth.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Vicepresidente
Associazione per l'Economia della Cultura
2025
UNESCO Intercultural Leader for Peace
UNESCO
2025
The Dubai 100
Arabian Business
2025
Leadership Fellow
Society of Leadership Fellows
9-2024
Luminary Thinker
RedBoxMe in Collaboration with Cartier
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Education
Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme
Oxford Cultural Leaders
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