Salvatore Russo

Salvatore Russo has over 20 years of experience in IT operations within the cruise industry, currently serving as the Manager of IT Operations, Infrastructure, Security & Compliance at MSC Cruises. Since January 2007, Salvatore has overseen IT operations, cybersecurity, compliance, budgeting, and project management at the Technical Division of the MSC Cruises Group. Previous roles include IT Technical Infrastructure and Operations Supervisor and Corporate ICT Fleet Supervisor, where Salvatore coordinated global ICT operations and managed communication systems for the MSC Cruise fleet. Salvatore has led major projects such as the MSC Satellite Internet corporate initiative, VSAT bandwidth optimization, and the implementation of a cashless Wi-Fi HotSpot system. With a strong background in ICT systems management for new builds and onboard operations, Salvatore has also been responsible for training and supervising IT officers aboard various MSC vessels. Salvatore holds a degree from the Nautical Institute of Merchant Navy.