Valter Cantino is the new Dean of the UNISG

The University of Gastronomic Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Valter Cantino to the position of Dean, effective October 2008.

A professor of business economics and Director of the School of Business Administration at the University of Torino, Mr. Cantino was selected by the Administrative Council of the university, and takes over from Alberto Capatti, professor of the History of Cuisine and Gastronomy, as well as editor of the journal, Slow.

In his thanks to Professor Capatti (who will continue to collaborate in academic planning) for his past years of dedicated work, during which UNISG has successfully launched both the undergraduate and graduate programs in Pollenzo, Mr. Cantino also expressed excitement about the new position, as well as the stimulation and challenges it will bring.