USI's New Rectorate Team
Institutional Communication Service
20 January 2026
Starting 1 February 2026, the new Rectorate team at Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) will take office, coordinated by Interim Rector Gabriele Balbi.
The new Rectorate brings together established expertise, deep institutional knowledge, and an interdisciplinary profile that reflects the diversity of USI's Faculties. The team is dedicated to fostering dialogue with the local region, the international community, and the broader innovation and research ecosystem.
The team consists of:
- Antonio Carzaniga, Pro-Rector for Innovation and Corporate Relations
- Fabio Crestani, Pro-Rector for Internationalisation
- Sonja Hildebrand, Pro-Rector for Sustainable Transformation and Equal Opportunities
- Raphaël Parchet, Pro-Rector for Research
- Milan Savic, Interim Director of Operations
- Giovanni Zavaritt, Secretary General
Additionally, Interim Rector Gabriele Balbi will continue to oversee the Pro-Rectorate for Education and Students' Experience directly.
"I am delighted to work with a team that brings such high levels of expertise, vision, and energy to USI," emphasises the Interim Rector. "Together, we are prepared to lead the University toward its upcoming milestones, enhancing its position within the national and international academic landscape."