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Our Team
		I would like to take a moment to introduce you to the people who make the Hotel Cipriani so special. Most of the professionals serving you at the Hotel Cipriani have been working here for many years, creating a sense of continuity and attention to detail that is second to none. We all look forward to warmly welcoming you to beautiful Venice and Hotel Cipriani very soon. Mr Maurizio Saccani, Vice President Italy

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- Giampaolo Ottazzi, General Manager

Giampaolo Ottazzi, General Manager

Giampaolo Ottazzi is the General Manager at Hotel Cipriani, supervising a busy brigade of professionals and ensuring that the hotel continues to blaze a trail with its standards of excellence.
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- Laura Di Bert, Public Relations Manager

Laura Di Bert, Public Relations Manager

Laura handles all journalists’ enquiries and press trips for the hotel. Passionate about Italian culture, her favourite part of the job is helping every guest to realise their Venetian dream.
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- Francesco Berto, Front Office Manager

Francesco Berto, Front Office Manager

Francesco is an upbeat and entertaining Front Office Manager who never fails to charm guests with his captivating smile!

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- Gigi Raccanelli, Head Concierge

Gigi Raccanelli, Head Concierge

After more than 40 years of service at the hotel’s concierge desk, Gigi Raccanelli has an unrivalled knowledge of Venice.

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- Mauro Foglietta, Front Desk Manager

Mauro Foglietta, Front Desk Manager

Mauro joined Hotel Cipriani after working for many years at Hotel Splendido, Portofino, and is now the Front Desk Manager, looking after the busy reception desk.

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- Renato Piccolotto, Head Chef

Renato Piccolotto, Head Chef

Internationally renowned chef Renato Piccolotto started his career in 1971 as a "commis de cuisine" at the Villa Cipriani in Asolo, where he was trained by the founder of Harry’s Bar, Giuseppe Cipriani.
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- Giuseppe Cannito, Food & Beverage Manager

Giuseppe Cannito, Food & Beverage Manager

A relative newcomer to the team, Giuseppe is responsible for all the restaurants and bars around the hotel.
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- Adamello Bianco, Restaurant Manager Cips

Adamello Bianco, Restaurant Manager Cip's

As well as working in many acclaimed restaurants around the world, Adamello spent a season on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, after which he came to the Cipriani to be Restaurant Manager of Cip's Club.
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- Walter Bolzanella, Head Barman Gabbiano

Walter Bolzanella, Head Barman Gabbiano

A highlight of an evening at the Cipriani is to watch top barman and Bellini expert Walter in action at Bar Gabbiano.
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