Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese has been appointed as the new Director General of the Catholic University, effective September 1, 2026.

The Board of Directors of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart has appointed Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese as its new Director General. Having previously held the position of Director General at ESADE Business School in Barcelona, ​​he will lead the University's administrative structure, focusing on internationalization and the development of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan.

The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart has announced the appointment of Professor Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese as the new Director General of the University. The position will begin on September 1, 2026 , following the decision made by the Board of Directors at its meeting on July 16 , upon the recommendation of Rector Elena Beccalli.

The selection concludes the selection process initiated in recent months to identify a highly experienced managerial and academic figure capable of guiding the Catholic University through the strategic challenges of the coming years, with a particular focus on strengthening the University's international positioning.

An international profile between university management and global strategy

Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese arrives at the Catholic University after a long career developed between the academic and international managerial worlds, matured above all at ESADE Business School , an institution belonging to the Ramon Llull University of Barcelona.

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Throughout his career, he has held numerous positions of responsibility, particularly as Vice-Rector for International Strategic Alliances at Ramon Llull University, a role through which he contributed to the internationalization process of the Spanish university and its growth as a global institution.

Over time, it has also developed a vast network of relationships with international universities and academic institutions, actively participating in the main networks of Catholic universities, including FUCE , FIUC and SACRU , an experience considered particularly significant for alignment with the mission and values ​​of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart.

A selection process started in March

The appointment is the result of a selection process that began in March 2026 , when the University's governing bodies began the search for the new Director General by identifying a shortlist of candidates with proven experience and high professional qualifications.

According to the University's announcement, the process was conducted through a rigorous, collegial process, which led to the selection of Professor Gallucci Calabrese as the candidate who best met the identified profile, especially with a view to the University's further international development.

The challenges of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

The new Director General will be called upon to lead the administrative machinery of the Catholic University in a particularly important phase for the University's development.

Among the main priorities are the implementation of the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan , the consolidation of the Quality Assurance Model and preparation for the next institutional accreditation process, elements considered fundamental for the future of the University.

Elena Beccalli: "Foundations for the Strategic Plan's Success"

Rector Elena Beccalli , on behalf of the entire university community, expressed her congratulations to the new Director General, underlining the importance of the appointment.

"I wish him every success in the prestigious and decisive role he has been appointed to, especially considering the challenges facing the University," Beccalli stated, emphasizing how this organizational decision contributes to laying "the foundation for the hoped-for success of our University's ambitious 2026-2028 Strategic Plan, the fruit of a participatory and innovative development process."

Gallucci Calabrese: "People are the true value of every organization."

In his first comments after his appointment, Carlo Maria Gallucci Calabrese expressed satisfaction with his new role, emphasizing his strong ties to the values ​​of the Catholic University.

«It is a great honor for me to take on the general direction of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart because it is a university with enormous potential for qualitative and quantitative growth and because I share its mission, its vision and its values», declared the professor.

The new CEO also emphasized the value of people within organizations.

"For me, the priority is always to serve people, who are the true value of any organization. The technical ability I've encountered is very important, but what struck me most was the great human quality I've seen in everyone I've spoken to, regardless of their role or hierarchy. I sincerely hope I can contribute to the personal and professional growth of all of them," concluded Gallucci Calabrese.