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    Valentina Paggi

    General Manager, Il Sereno Lago di Como & Villa Pliniana

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    i. Biography

    Valentina Paggi is the General Manager of Il Sereno and Villa Pliniana in Torno. Prior to stepping into her current leadership role in 2026, she served as the Hotel Manager at Il Sereno for a decade. Her hospitality background also includes management roles at Italian properties such as Borgo Egnazia, Château Monfort, CastaDiva Resort & Spa, and Villa d'Este.

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    • Which properties does Valentina Paggi currently manage?

      She manages both Il Sereno and Villa Pliniana in Torno.

    • What previous role did Valentina Paggi hold at Il Sereno?

      She worked as the Hotel Manager at Il Sereno from 2016 to 2026.

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