Meridiano Congress International Staff

MASSIMILIANO RADI
CEO
Tel. +39 06 88595 202
e-mail: massimiliano.radi@meridiano.it

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MASSIMILIANO RADI
CEO
Tel. +39 06 88595 202 e-mail: massimiliano.radi@meridiano.it

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SIMONA GERMONI
GENERAL MANAGER
Tel. +39 06 88595 203 e-mail: simona.germoni@meridiano.it

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SIMONA GERMONI
GENERAL MANAGER
Tel. +39 06 88595 203
e-mail: simona.germoni@meridiano.it

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SARA GUGLIELMINI
Key Account Manager & Event Director

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 211
Mobile +39 329 8120457
e-mail: sara.guglielmini@meridiano.it

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FEDERICA RUSSETTI
Event Director

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 209
Mobile +39 320 2890444
e-mail: federica.russetti@meridiano.it

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DENISE RIZZITELLI
Event Manager & DMC specialist

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 210
e-mail: denise.rizzitelli@meridiano.it

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BARBARA CENTINI
Sales Manager

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 207
e-mail: barbara.centini@meridiano.it

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TITTY ALVINO
Senior Event Manager

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 310
e-mail: titty.alvino@meridiano.it

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GIORGIA DI EGIDIO
Senior Event Manager

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 245
e-mail: giorgia.diegidio@meridiano.it

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DAVID SLANGEN
Event Manager

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 250
e-mail: david.slangen@meridiano.it

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DENISE LATINO
Event Manager

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 213
e-mail: denise.latino@meridiano.it

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CLAUDIA MADDALENA
Event Manager

Business language: English, Spanish
Tel. +39 06 88595 232
e-mail: claudia.maddalena@meridiano.it

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MARIANNA FOTIOU
Event Manager

Business language: English, Greek
Tel. +39 06 88595 301
e-mail: marianna.fotiou@meridiano.it

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YLENIA DARIDA
Event Planner

Business language: English
Tel.+39 06 88595 226
e-mail: ylenia.darida@meridiano.it

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FABIO CATAPANE
Architect and Art Director

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 241
e-mail: fabio.catapane@meridiano.it

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MAYA MOVAHED
Graphic Designer

Business language: English
Tel. +39 06 88595 302
e-mail: maya.movahed@meridiano.it

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Massimiliano Radi

CEO

Massimiliano Radi is CEO of Meridiano Viaggi e Turismo S.p.A. and Meridiano Congress International.

Tel. +39 06 88595 202
e-mail: massimiliano.radi@meridiano.it

 

Simona Germoni

General Manager
Simona began her career in the world of medical scientific events within the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (National Institute of Health) where she coordinated a team dedicated to HIV congresses. She has worked in Meridiano since the creation of the Meridiano Congress International unit, and skilfully manages and coordinates her team of event managers with passion. During her 20 years within the company, she has contributed to developing the Congress department, which is now the flagship of the Meridiano Group. Besides the corporate marketing management, she also deals with external relations & PR management with all national and international clients. She is highly appreciated in the sector for her ability to shape the business goals and the team according to the market development. Simona has built up a close-knit group able to work alongside the clients and meet their many requests and needs. She is loved by her staff for her calmness and kindness, and constant readiness to listen, as well as for her professionalism and helpfulness.

 

 

Tel. +39 06 88595 203
e-mail: simona.germoni@meridiano.it

Sara Guglielmini

Key Account Manager & Event Director

Sara coordinates the operations of her team and is the key account for the most important clients. She is responsible for event planning, assigning the different projects to the event managers and guarantees all-round support and supervision for each client.
Aside from her role of Team Leader, Sara manages the realization of the most important events, personally managing all the operational phases.
In the team since 2008, Sara is now one of the employees with most experience in the group, having almost 20 years seniority in the sector.
Feisty, precise and tireless, Sara has contributed to the growth of the team and is a point of reference for the group and the clients.

 

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 20 years
Years in Meridiano: 13 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 211
Mobile +39 329 8120457
e-mail: sara.guglielmini@meridiano.it

Federica Russetti
Event Director

In its role of account, Federica manages the organisation of staff and is an important point of reference for the clients within the group.
Responsible for assigning and accomplishing the events for her team, she supervises each project managing the quality control.Alongside her role of Team Leader, Federica personally manages the most important and complex events as Senior Event Manager focusing on all the operational phases. She joined Meridiano in 2008 and boasts an experience of almost 20 years in the sector; before reaching the team she specialised in congress services throughout Italy. With her professionalism and irony, Federica has contributed to building up a close-knit and feisty team and fully represents the business philosophy, totally geared to client wellness.

“Growth, international orientation, a stimulating and happy environment”

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 21 years
Years in Meridiano: 13 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 209
Mobile +39 320 2890444
e-mail: federica.russetti@meridiano.it

Denise Rizzitelli
Event Manager & DMC specialist

With Meridiano Congress for more than 16 years, Denise has worked immediately on event management for the medical sector and has developed her expertise focusing on Italy and national locations. She is the reference person for DMC services and also manages delegation services.

Her primary goal is to meet customers’ needs, making their Italian stays a unique experience.

At work, she pleases her colleagues every morning by taking care of their breakfast!

“In Meridiano I have found a second home, a second family”

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 22 years
Years in Meridiano: 22 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 210
e-mail: denise.rizzitelli@meridiano.it

Barbara Centini

Sales Manager

Barbara hails from a long career in a large business. She started out as project and quality manager before moving on to sales rep and office booking for a travel and incentive agency. She joined Meridiano in 2012 and began her career in the company as event manager, but in recent years she has returned to her roots becoming the commercial face of Meridiano. She coordinates the sales activities for all areas and handles the acquisition of new clients.

Gifted with a sweet soul and a happy trustworthy face, Barbara is a pillar of Meridiano and a point of reference for her colleagues and company clients

“An engaging, dynamic and stimulating reality; a professional renewal”

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 23 years
Years in Meridiano: 9  years

Tel. +39 06 88595 207
e-mail: barbara.centini@meridiano.it

Titty Alvino

Senior Event Manager

She joined the event management in 2005 and initially dealt with the organization of important events in different sectors: scientific, institutional, government and cultural before specializing in the pharmaceutical sector. In 2010 she joined the Meridiano team where she deals with the Organizational Secretariat for the medical-scientific sector and Corporate events.
She is the personification of trustworthiness; she succeeds in guaranteeing professionalism and non-stop assistance meeting all her clients’ needs with a smile.

“A positive atmosphere, team work is our key word!”

 

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 16 years
Years in Meridiano: 11 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 310
e-mail: titty.alvino@meridiano.it

Giorgia di Egidio

Senior Event Manager

With more than 7 years seniority in the congress sector, where she has worked for important multinational companies, Giorgia joined Meridiano in 2016. She oversees the incentive events and the organizational secretariat services for the medical-pharmaceutical and technology sector.
She is self-confident, positive and very energetic and has brought a breath of fresh air to the team.

“What struck me was the human aspect; we are a very close-knit team”

 

 

 

Business language: English
Experience: 12 years (2009)
Years in Meridiano: 5 years (2016)

Tel. +39 06 88595 232
e-mail: giorgia.diegidio@meridiano.it

David Slangen

Event Manager

David worked as project manager in international organisations before moving into event management in 2009. He has been part of the Meridiano team for more than 5 years where he has specialized in organizational secretariat services for medical-scientific congresses and corporate events.
David manages each challenge calmly and extremely professionally guaranteeing clients unique assistance.

“Positive atmosphere in a team that works”

 

 

 

Business language: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Years of experience: 16 years
Years in Meridiano: 10 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 250
e-mail: david.slangen@meridiano.it

Denise Latino

Event Manager

Following extensive experience as case worker, Denise began dealing with event management in 2005 and joined the Meridiano team in 2010.

Expert in services dedicated to Italian delegations abroad, Denise has been organised important international congresses for many years, dealing with Italian delegates on behalf of major company clients; she is also specialized in DMC services.
She is extremely detail-oriented and uses her memory wisely to pamper her clients.

“In Meridiano I have found the support which makes you feel part of a big family”

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 16 years
Years in Meridiano: 11 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 213
e-mail: denise.latino@meridiano.it

Claudia Maddalena

Event Manager

Claudia joined the team in 2018. With over 10 years of experience as event manager and convention services director, she is specialized in incoming services and conference organization in the medical sector. After 4 years working in London, Claudia joined the most important Italian congress agencies.
Dynamic, spontaneous and with an amazing Sicilian soul, she is a precious resource for the group.

A great energy, a very engaging team spirit, a brilliant and extremely competent team.

 

 

 

Business language: English, Spanish
Experience: 13 years (2008)
Years in Meridiano: 3 years (2018)

Tel. +39 06 88595 232
e-mail: claudia.maddalena@meridiano.it

Marianna Fotiou

Event Manager

Marianna joined our team in 2022 after more than 10 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in various positions. She is half Greek and half American, English mother tongue, thanks to her international background she is perfectly fitting the global reach of our agency. As event manager she follows the international clients mainly in the Organizing Secretariat services.

A proactive approach and a very positive attitude are two important strengths of Marianna!

If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself
Henry Ford

 

 

 

Business language: English, Greek
Experience: 12 years
Years in Meridiano: 2 year

Tel. +39 06 88595 302
e-mail: marianna.fotiou@meridiano.it

Ylenia Darida

Event Planner

Ylenia joined our team in May, 2022 following a journey in the congress industry of 8 years. Initially starting as a Tour Leader, Ylenia developed over the years into a promising event planner.
Thanks to her proactive approach, her multitasking attitude, her attention to detail and strong communication Ylenia is a great fit to our team and manages all types of events.

 

“No matter the challenge, we face it as a cohesive team that functions like a family, and that is what makes us undefeated.”

 

Business language: English and French
Experience: 8 years
Years in Meridiano: 2year

Tel.+39 06 88595 226
e-mail: ylenia.darida@meridiano.it

Fabio Catapane

Architect and Art Director

With over 15 years of extensive experience in the sectors of architecture and interior design, Fabio joined Meridiano in 2017, contributing his know-how and expertise in retail, branding and commercial design. The company’s clients now enjoy the benefits of his talent and close attention to details, as. hHe develops and enhances creative concepts, realizing all the necessary digital and tangible materials.
With his conviction that any difficulty can be turned into an opportunity, Fabio is a strong believer in the holistic nature of teamwork.

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”

 

 

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 18 years
Years in Meridiano: 6 years

Tel. +39 06 88595 241
e-mail: fabio.catapane@meridiano.it

Maya Movahed

Graphic Designer

Maya is a passionate Graphic Designer with a flair for creativity and a keen eye for detail. She can transform ideas into visually compelling stories thanks to her degree. Whether she’s crafting sleek logos or designing vibrant marketing materials, Maya’s work seamlessly combines aesthetics with functionality. With a dedication to pushing creative boundaries, she brings a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes. Maya’s designs not only catch the eye but also leave a lasting impression, making her a rising star in the dynamic world of graphic design.

“Where imagination meets design, stories are born that speak louder than words.”

 

Business language: English
Years of experience: 19 years (2005)
Years in Meridiano: 7 years (2016)

Tel. +39 06 88595 301
e-mail: maya.movahed@meridiano.it