Marco Bucci, born in Genoa in 1959, has had a dynamic career spanning industries in Italy, Switzerland, and the US. An accomplished executive, Bucci worked for major companies like 3M and Kodak before transitioning to a political role. In 2017, he made history as the first center-right mayor of Genoa since World War II, securing 55.24% of the vote in a runoff election. Bucci was reelected in 2022 with an even stronger mandate, achieving 55.49% of the votes against his center-left opponent, marking a significant political shift in the city.