Hon. Michele Mistò | Consul General of Italy
Hon. Michele Mistò, born in Como, Italy, is the Consul General of Italy in Miami, appointed in August 2023. With advanced degrees in international law and a PhD in Comparative Public Law, he has held key diplomatic roles in Copenhagen, Podgorica, and Moscow. Mistò is a Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and a recipient of Montenegro’s Medal of Merit.
David Whitaker | President & CEO Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
David Whitaker, the new President & CEO of the Greater Miami and Miami Beach Destination Marketing Organization, previously served 17 years with GMCVB and led Tourism Toronto and Choose Chicago. He holds a degree in Mass Communication & Public Relations from the University of South Florida.
Nicolo’ Zini | VP of Commercial Development | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee
Nicolò Zini is the Vice President of Commercial Development for FWC26Miami. Previously, he led partnerships at Inter Miami CF and held business development roles at FC Barcelona. With a Master’s in Sport Business from NYU, Nicolò brings extensive experience in sports partnerships and business growth across the Americas.