Roberto Cesaretti

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Roberto Cesaretti
Born (1945-04-13) 13 April 1945 (age 79)
Rome, Italy
Allegiance Italy
Service/branch Italian Navy
RankVice Admiral
Commands held
Awards
  • Officer of the Order of Merit of Republic of Italy

Vice Admiral Roberto Cesaretti is a retired Italian naval officer who served as Deputy Chief of Staff Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.[1] He commanded the minesweepers Mango and Sandalo and in 1984 commanded frigate Zeffiro before attending the US Naval War College.

In 1990-91 he commanded Italian aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi.[1]

He was promoted to Flag rank on 31 December 1994. From October 1999 to October 2000 he assumed command of Italian Blue Water Surface Forces (COMFORAL).[1]

He was promoted to vice admiral on 1 January 2002 before assuming the position of Deputy Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) in October 2002.[1]

From 2005 to 2008 he commanded Allied Maritime Command Naples. After his retirement he was appointed Managing Director of Marconi spa.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Deputy Chief of Staff". December 9, 2002.
  2. ^ "Cesaretti, Roberto" (in Italian).