Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Roberto Napoletano Reappointed to Lead Il Messaggero From December 2

The appointment follows his 2024 acquittal in the Il Sole 24 Ore circulation case.

Overview

  • Caltagirone announced Napoletano’s return as director of the Rome daily, effective December 2, in an official note.
  • Outgoing director Massimo Martinelli will head the Paolo Graldi Master in Journalism and Media Communication.
  • Napoletano previously directed Il Messaggero from 2006 to 2011 before moving to Il Sole 24 Ore.
  • His legal saga over alleged inflated circulation at Il Sole 24 Ore ended with a definitive acquittal in 2024 after an appeal overturned a 2022 first-instance conviction.
  • Caltagirone also confirmed a related move at Il Mattino, where deputy editor Vincenzo Di Vincenzo will become director.