Stefano Lo Russo, Ph.D - (Mayor), Author at COGITO

Stefano Lo Russo, Ph.D - (Mayor)

Stefano Lo Russo, Ph.D., has been the Mayor of Torino, one of Italy's major cities, since October 2021. He is also a professor of Engineering Geology at the Politecnico di Torino and an accomplished researcher and editor in his field. In 2024, he was elected ANCI Vice President in charge of European and International Policies as well as National Coordinator of the Democratic Party Mayors. He is a member of the National Council for Development Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe. Moreover he serves as the Regional Vice President of Metropolis, is part of the OECD Champion Mayors for Inclusive Growth Steering Group and attended the 2023-2024 Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative’s Mayors Program, reinforcing his commitment to innovative and sustainable urban development.

Reading Time: 3 minutesCities are crucial for national competitiveness. Turin is exemplifying this by integrating its industrial heritage with emerging sectors. Investing in people and education fosters innovation and a long-term strategy focusing on urban regeneration, sustainability, and inclusivity will prepare cities like Turin for future challenges.