Vito Leccese

Vito Leccese is an Italian politician currently serving as the Mayor of Bari, a position he assumed in July 2024. A long-time advocate for environmental and pacifist causes, he began his political career as a city councilor in Bari in 1985 and later served two terms as a member of the Chamber of Deputies during the 1990s. Throughout his career, he has held various administrative roles, including chief of staff for the municipality of Bari. Leccese is recognized for his commitment to international cooperation and human rights, having participated in numerous international observer missions in conflict zones.