Maria Rosa Carlevaro Elected New President of Confagricoltura Donna Alessandria

Maria Rosa Carlevaro, an agricultural entrepreneur specializing in wine and hospitality, has been elected as the new President of Confagricoltura Donna Alessandria. The transition took place during the association’s annual assembly held at Cascina Giambolino in Carbonara Scrivia, where members gathered to confirm new leadership and honor long-standing contributions to the sector.

Did You Know? Maria Teresa Bausone, a former president of the organization, was named honorary president during the assembly in recognition of her pioneering work and long-term vision for the role of women in agriculture.

Leadership transition and organizational goals

Carlevaro assumes the presidency following the conclusion of Michela Marenco’s mandate. During the assembly, Marenco reviewed her tenure, highlighting the association’s ongoing efforts in volunteer work and its core mission of fostering female entrepreneurship and equal opportunities within the agricultural sector and the broader economy.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the appointment of a leader with a background in both wine production and hospitality suggests a strategic focus on the diversification of rural businesses. The continuity provided by keeping the outgoing president in a vice-presidential role may signal an effort to maintain stability while shifting toward new, project-based priorities for regional female farmers.

Future outlook for the association

The new leadership team, led by Carlevaro, includes Vice Presidents Michela Marenco and Barbara Perrereo. The Board of Directors will support the new president, while Cristina Bagnasco has been confirmed as the Secretary and Director of Confagricoltura Alessandria. Moving forward, the association is likely to continue its advocacy for gender equality in agricultural policy, potentially building upon the groundwork laid by the previous administration to increase the visibility of women-led agricultural enterprises.

06/11/26 – Maria Rosa Carlevaro is the new president of Confagricoltura Donna Alessandria

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new President of Confagricoltura Donna Alessandria?
Maria Rosa Carlevaro, an agricultural entrepreneur from Gavi with experience in the wine and hospitality sectors, is the new president.

What was the main focus of the previous administration?
Under outgoing president Michela Marenco, the association focused on volunteer initiatives and promoting female entrepreneurship and equal opportunities in agriculture and the economy.

Who comprises the new leadership team?
The team includes Maria Rosa Carlevaro as President, Michela Marenco and Barbara Perrereo as Vice Presidents, and Cristina Bagnasco as Secretary.

How do you think the integration of hospitality and viticulture expertise will shape the future of local agricultural initiatives?