Gaetano Manfredi

Gaetano Manfredi is an Italian university professor and politician. He has been mayor of Naples since 2021, and has served as the Italian [Minister of University and Research|Minister of University and Research] in the Conte [II Cabinet|second government of Giuseppe Conte] from 2020 to 2021.

Academic career

Manfredi previously served as rector of University of Naples.

Political career

Minister of University and Research

Manfredi has overseen the response to the COVID-19 [outbreak in Italy] in relation to Italian universities. Manfredi announced that online lessons would be delivered to students in key areas most affected by the outbreak starting from 2 March 2020.

Mayor of Naples

He was elected as Mayor of Naples in the 2021 Naples municipal election.