A lawyer with 20 years’ experience as an Equity Partner for a prestigious Milan-based law firm, de Santis’ career took an entrepreneurial turn in 2017 when he and a group of partners acquired Palazzina Grassi in Venice. He is also partnering with Rosewood and a leading investment fund to launch the Rosewood Roma in 2024 as one of the most ambitious hotel projects in the capital’s upscale luxury segment. Today, he serves as the CEO of the Aries Group, harnessing all of his energy and expertise to bring structure and innovation to the management of the business. De Santis believes passionately and faithfully in this endeavor, invests a lot of time and effort in talent development and is always a keen listener, creating an ideal environment to nurture the Group’s potential and deliver on its expansion goals. 

With a bachelors in political science and a masters in tourism services management and development, Tontini was born and raised in the world of hospitality. He has held a variety of positions over the course of his 30-year career, from early operational roles to managing complex assets and chairing strategy, operations and finance committees on corporate boards. Today, he serves as Aries’ General Manager, playing a strategic role in the growth of the Group and guiding senior management and support staff in developing and advancing the overall corporate goals. His principles place the guests at the center of the organization and define service quality as the key to delivering results. Tontini is an innovator and experimenter, always striving to elevate the status of the Group and its governance. 

Graduated in Political Science with a master's degree in hotel management, Andrea, at a very young age, serves as the general manager of prestigious Italian hotels, including the historic Grand Hotel in Rimini during its revitalization years.

After a long entrepreneurial journey, involving the development and management of over 20 hotels nationwide, he was recruited by Aries Group as the Chief Operating Officer. Following the coordination of the startup of the Group's current portfolio of 4 properties, his current role involves leading the organization towards growth and expansion. As a strategic leader, he closely collaborates with the CEO to identify and pursue new development opportunities, evaluating potential structures to add to the portfolio and seeking potential investment partners

Amati is the strategic leader of the national and regional teams driving sales performance for the Group’s portfolio properties. As the head of marketing strategy and development, he leads and supports the marketing department and gives the on-site hotel staff the tools they need to achieve their sales and productivity goals. His long career in the hospitality industry has seen him lead challenging projects that have become well-known success stories in the Italian hotel sector. Embodying the values that define the Group, Amati is an open, attentive leader intent on sharing his innovative approach and deep expertise with others.  

A business engineer by trade, Baldeschi has spent the past 20 years of his career in progressively senior positions at leading management consulting firms, including PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young, where he worked on innovative technology projects for market leaders in the financial sector. Today, as the Chief Technology & Organization Officer of the Aries Group, it is his mission to ensure all IT systems, processes and procedures – essentially all technology used in-house – represent a competitive advantage for the Group and help deliver on its strategic goals.

Bachelor's degree in law at the Cattolica university of Milan. 20 years of experience in Human Resources, his career has seen him take on managerial positions in leading multinational and italian groups such as Unilever, RCS Media Group and Bolton Group. Today he is Chief People & Culture Officer of Aries Group, where he focuses on defining and aligning the "People Strategy" with the company's business plan. This involves fostering a work environment where individuals can find fulfillment while supporting the company through the enhancement of internal processes and organizational development.

With a degree in Economics and a specialization in Management, Claudio Oliva has gained his experience in the hospitality industry over a 20-year journey. During this time, he has undertaken increasingly significant roles as an entrepreneur, consultant, and manager, assuming greater responsibilities.

At Aries Group, he oversees the operational direction of the assets, playing a key role in generating the group's profitability. He directs and supervises the facilities, ensures the application of standards, and guides the training of work teams, remaining strongly focused on performance. Among his goals is the creation of increasing and lasting value for the group.

A graduate in business administration, Habek has held a variety of senior roles in finance from 2003 to the present. She moved into the hospitality industry in 2011, where her innovative approach to financial administration and oversight is focused on finding ways to simplify processes and optimize the flow of data. In her position at the Aries Group, Habek is responsible for processing and monitoring financial data in compliance with Group policies and international standards.

With a bachelors in education and a masters in tourism management & human resources, Pagano began working in human resources in the hospitality industry in 2004, never to leave again. She has had an opportunity to grow her skills in four and five-star properties both in Italy and abroad over the course of her career. As HR Manager of the Aries Group, she puts all her focus and attention on the members of staff, whether it is developing and retaining talent, empowering each individual to follow their own career path or supporting upskilling initiatives. Pagano sees her main goal as turning her team into agents of change who recognize that the soft skills make all the difference.

With a degree in both law and tourism economics as well as a master certificate in hospitality management from Cornell University, Potenza has over 20 years’ experience in the hotel industry. His work has focused on the development and commercial management of several international hospitality brands and independent hotel chains over the course of his career. In his current role at the Aries Group, Potenza is in charge of strategic planning and business development, as well as ensuring the Group performs at its best in international and domestic markets and across all sales channels. He loves engaging at the operational level and assisting local teams on the ground as well as supporting senior management. Potenza shares the same passion and spirit of self-sacrifice as his team of sales managers. 

Specializing in multimedia and digital communications, Magellano combines her technical, IT and marketing skills with insight and creativity to help the on-site management at the hotels define and achieve their performance goals. Over the course of her 20-year career both on staff and in a consulting role for international hospitality brands, she has taken on progressively senior roles in the areas of booking, M.I.C.E., rate and distribution strategy, market analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Magellano brings all of this expertise to her current role at the Aries Group, working closely with the general managers of the portfolio properties, the sales teams and the communications team. 

A linguist by training, Barberini developed a flair for narrative and visual storytelling during her post-graduate years as a correspondent and photo editor for various international news agencies. She has worked in communications for a variety of hotels for more than a decade, ranging from boutique to luxury, from business hotels to vacation resorts. In 2008, she led the launch of Maison Moschino Milano, the fashion brand’s first and only signature hotel, which captured worldwide media and public attention. In her role at the Aries Group, Barberini oversees all internal and external communication, making sure it is not only on message, but also consistent and compelling. 

With a degree in engineering and architecture, Giannotti started her career in architectural planning and design before moving into the world of hospitality, where she was involved in developing and upgrading hotels as well as supervising renovation projects at various stages. She now brings all of this passion and dedication to her position at Aries as a key contributor to the Group’s complex management and operational processes. As Asset & Facility Manager, Giannotti works to optimize the performance of each property both in terms of functionality and energy efficiency as defined in the environmental and sustainability policies of the Group.

Cracco has grown and refined his skills as an IT specialist and programmer throughout his ten plus year career in the hotel industry. As IT Manager of the Aries Group, he is responsible for all of the IT systems in use throughout the Group and always on the lookout for the latest innovative solutions on the market. Cracco sees it as his goal to ensure Aries always has the best technology for its current needs – particularly given the exponential era we live in, where staying ahead of the IT curve is business critical.

Peruzzo is a certified technical/maintenance surveyor with more than 20 years’ experience in the hospitality industry. In his current position at the Aries Group, he coordinates a wide range of technical and maintenance tasks across the portfolio, expertly leading the on-site maintenance teams at the individual properties. Peruzzo is also responsible for regulatory compliance and for the important task of optimizing energy efficiency, upgrading the properties where needed to meet environmental standards, building regulations and the Group’s sustainability policies. 

 A successful chef and businessman, Ribaldone has received numerous awards from food and wine critics as well as several Michelin stars, among others as the chef of La Fermata, I Due Buoi and Osteria Arborina, and in his role as a consultant at Borgo Egnazia’s Due Camini. His innovative ideas and leadership spirit have brought him success with various ventures in Italy and abroad. As the Executive Chef Consultant of the Aries Group, Ribaldone oversees the menus in all restaurants of the portfolio properties and guides the overall gastronomic philosophy of the Group. 

With many years of management experience in the luxury retail sector and expertise in philosophy and the humanities, Bonafede serves as the Personal Assistant to the CEO of the Aries Group. She is dedicated to supporting the overall organization of the Group, providing assistance and cooperation when it comes to managing documents, data, calendars and agendas. With her meticulous attention to detail and to giving the Group’s senior executives the best possible support, Bonafede sees her main goals as simplifying and expediting in-house procedures, meeting the professional and interpersonal needs of the members of the board and ensuring all workflows are as smooth as possible.

Graduated in Economics and Commerce from Università Cattolica of Milan, with a specialization in Marketing and Corporate Communications.

With over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, holding managerial roles in both marketing and the management of communications and events, she has recently served as Executive Assistant for international companies, including Eni S.p.A.

At Aries Group, she is Executive Assistant, reporting directly to the General Manager and addressing the professional and interpersonal needs of the board.