Roberto Lagalla
Profile
Roberto Lagalla is an Italian politician and academic who has served as the Mayor of Palermo since 2022. A former professor and rector of the University of Palermo, he transitioned into regional politics, serving as a member of the Sicilian Regional Assembly and as a regional councilor for health and later for education. In 2025, he co-founded the centrist political party Grande Sicilia. His tenure has been marked by efforts to navigate complex local coalitions and address regional governance challenges.
Details
- Born
- 1955-04-16 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Bari, Italy
- Education
- University of Palermo
- Career
- Professor of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy, Rector of the University of Palermo, Regional Councilor for Health, Regional Councilor for Education and Professional Training
