Alessandro Marchesini, CEO, Planet Smart City, Digital

Planet Smart City is a global leader in smart, affordable housing, dedicated to designing and building cities and communities that place people at the center of every project. Founded in 2015 by real estate experts Giovanni Savio and Susanna Marchionni, and chaired by physicist and entrepreneur Stefano Buono, the company brings together multidisciplinary expertise across architecture, digital technology, environmental sustainability and social innovation to deliver high-quality, cost-effective housing solutions that create lasting community value. With a mission to address the global housing crisis in regions with significant housing deficits, Planet Smart City collaborates with developers worldwide to enhance existing communities through smart technologies, ensuring that global innovation is thoughtfully adapted to local cultures and needs. The company operates across three core divisions: Real Estate, focused on developing scalable, smart and affordable housing; Advisory, providing strategic support to developers and municipalities on integrating smart solutions into urban projects; and Digital, advancing innovation through proprietary platforms such as the Planet App, which fosters connected communities and elevates residents’ quality of life. With an active presence in Brazil, India, Italy and the United States, Planet Smart City continues to expand its global footprint, shaping innovative, sustainable urban environments that benefit both residents and developers alike.