Mario Pardini

Mario Pardini is an Italian politician and entrepreneur who has served as the Mayor of Lucca since June 2022. A graduate in Economics and Commerce from the University of Pisa, he previously worked in the financial sector in London and co-founded the Argentine winery Ave Wines. Before entering politics, he was a prominent figure in the cultural sector, serving as a coordinator for the Lucca Comics & Games festival and as president of Lucca Crea Srl. He was elected mayor as an independent candidate supported by a center-right coalition.