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The Consul

Ernesto Pianelli
Consul of Italy in South Australia

Ernesto Pianelli was born in Pedace (Cosenza) on the 21 August 1977. He graduated in Political Sciences from the University of Perugia and joined the diplomatic service in 2016, after having worked in the private sector for several years.

He began his diplomatic career in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Directorate‑General for Italian Citizens Abroad and Migration Policies. His first assignment abroad was at the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus, where he served as Deputy Head of Mission from 2020 to 2023.

He assumed his duties as Consul of Italy in South Australia on 13 November 2023.

Passionate about jazz music and tennis, he is married to Natalia and has a daughter, Catherine.