Our leadership

Our Board leads our global vision

Our Board of Directors combines real estate and digital experience

Stefano Buono

Chairman

Stefano, a physicist and CERN alumnus, founded Advanced Accelerator Applications, which was sold to Novartis for $3.9 billion. He is now the Chairman of Planet.

Giovanni Savio

Global CEO & Co-founder

Giovanni co-founded Planet Smart City, a global leader in affordable, smart, and innovative housing, boasting over 25 years of experience.

Susanna Marchionni

CEO Brazil & Co-founder

Susanna co-founded Planet Smart City and leads efforts in smart, affordable housing in Brazil, with more than 20 years of experience in real estate.

Audrey Klein

Non-Exec. Board member

Audrey leads Planet's ESG initiatives and has 25 years of experience in real estate. She previously managed Park Hill at Blackstone and supports Great Ormond Street Hospital. Audrey holds an MBA from Kellogg and a BA from Emory.

Mikael Hagstroem

Non-Exec. Board member

Mikael brings over 30 years of experience in digital transformation, serves as Chairman of TCG Digital, and CEO of LabVantage. He leverages big data to boost businesses and serves on the Atlantic Council and USCIB boards.

The CEOs of our Business Units

Our Business Units are led by domain experts who combine a solid track record with a growth mindset to support the best long-term decisions that drive Planet Smart City's mission forward.

Giovanni Savio

CEO Global & Real Estate Unit

Giovanni leads Planet Smart City in providing affordable, smart, and innovative housing solutions worldwide.

Pietro Putetto

CEO Advisory Unit

Pietro, an engineer and co-founder of Politecna Europa, now heads the Advisory Business Unit at Planet Smart City.

Alex Marchesini

CEO Digital Unit

Alessandro, CEO of the Digital Business Unit at Planet Smart City, focuses on growing digital products and SaaS solutions. He is an experienced tech leader, angel investor, and former executive at Oracle.