Who is Giampiero Cannella, the new Undersecretary for Culture

Giampiero Cannella appointed Undersecretary for Culture

On 22 April 2026 the Council of Ministers appointed Giampiero Cannella as the new undersecretary at the Ministry of Culture, replacing Gianmarco Mazzi. The appointment is part of a wider reorganization of delegations and strengthens Southern representation in central government roles.

Profile and duties

• Born in Palermo on 24 June 1965, Cannella has a long career spanning political activism and local administration.
• He has held youth leadership roles in political organizations and worked in journalism; he has also served in national and municipal institutions.
• Recently he held municipal delegations in Palermo for cultural policies, the museum and library system, performing arts and events; on 19 February 2024 he was appointed deputy mayor.

The appointment places Cannella in a key position within the Ministry of Culture, with responsibilities that include oversight of museums and libraries, support for the performing arts and coordination of cultural initiatives across the territory.