{"id":414,"date":"2017-05-16T18:40:35","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T16:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/default.rmweb.it\/biograpy\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T17:31:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T15:31:32","slug":"biography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rodolfobelcastro.it\/en\/biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"

Executive Manager<\/strong>, C-line Suite Executive Advisor<\/strong> in strategic communication<\/strong>, advocacy and public affairs<\/strong>, with more than twenty years of experience in reputation management<\/strong>, corporate identity<\/strong> and stakeholder engagement<\/strong> and business development<\/strong> at both national and international level.<\/p>\n

He holds a degree in Philosophy<\/strong> and Communication Sciences<\/strong> from the University of Palermo<\/strong> and a Master\u2019s in Journalism. He began his career as a professional journalist with ANSA<\/strong> and other national media outlets, before taking on roles of increasing responsibility up to senior executive positions in state-owned companies such as CIT<\/strong>, ANAS<\/strong>, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti<\/strong>, SACE<\/strong>, as well as in listed corporations including CIR Group<\/strong>, the De Benedetti family holding.<\/p>\n

Rodolfo Belcastro<\/strong> assumes, as of 1 December 2025, the role of Vice President \u2013 Strategic Communications, Public Affairs & Business Development Europe<\/strong> at Odysight.ai<\/strong>, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company (ODYS) headquartered in the State of Nevada (USA), with subsidiaries in Israel and Italy.
Odysight.ai is among the most innovative companies in the sector thanks to a proprietary platform that integrates high-definition visual sensing, real-time analytics and predictive<\/strong> artificial intelligence<\/strong> models. This technology enables a transformative approach to the management of critical systems in highly complex industries such as Aviation & Aerospace<\/strong>, Transportation<\/strong>, Energy<\/strong> and Industry 4.0<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The platform has been successfully adopted in major international programs: collaborations with NASA<\/strong>, the U.S. Department of Defense<\/strong> and leading aerospace OEMs have demonstrated the ability of visual-AI technology to enhance operational reliability and significantly reduce maintenance costs.<\/p>\n

Since May 2026, Rodolfo Belcastro sits on the Board of Directors of Lemon Sistemi S.p.A.<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan<\/strong> and active in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure. In this role, he contributes his expertise in strategic communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement and corporate positioning, supporting the company\u2019s growth and long-term development in the energy transition sector.<\/p>\n

Since January 2026, Head of Brand Identity & Strategic Positioning at SPES Academy<\/strong>, contributing to the definition and consolidation of the School\u2019s identity, narrative, and public positioning within the education, policy, and leadership ecosystem<\/p>\n

Since the end of 2024, he has been Executive Advisor<\/strong> at Maroni & Associati<\/strong>, a Milan-based strategic consulting boutique where he supports companies and institutions in highly complex projects related to public affairs, advocacy, crisis management and reputation. In parallel, he also serves as Executive Advisor to Una Terra Venture Capital Fund<\/strong>, an international impact investing fund dedicated to ecological transition and the circular economy.<\/p>\n

Alongside his professional activity, he is engaged in academic and training initiatives as a lecturer and speaker at business schools, universities and international forums, focusing on strategic communication, reputation management and ESG.<\/p>\n

As an author and commentator for Italian and international media, he has developed an approach that blends strategic vision with narrative skills, making reputation management, communication strategies, advocacy and public affairs the synergic pillars of his professional identity. His goal is to strengthen Italy\u2019s global identity and transform communication into a tool for trust, influence and long-term value creation.<\/p>\n

In 2022, he was awarded the honor of Knight<\/strong> of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n