ATR appoints new Head of Communications

Palmira Rotolo has been appointed as new Head of Communications of world’s leading turboprop manufacturer ATR. 

In her new position, she will be in charge of coordinating activities in the fields of Events, Brand Image, and both Internal and External Communications. 

Mrs.Rotolo has held a number of successive different positions within Alenia Aermacchi (previously Alenia Aeronautica), Superjet International, Finmeccanica and ATR. Since 2014, she was Head of Marketing Communication at Alenia Aermacchi. Previously, she had took the position of Head of Communication and Image (2012-2014), Deputy Head of Human Resources International (2010-2012) and Head of International Communication (2007-2010), all of them also at Alenia Aermacchi. Before this, among other positions, she had been CEO Public Relations assistant while making part of the Task Force Team for the launch of SuperJet International (2006-2007), and she had managed Events at Finmeccanica (2004-2005).

Mrs.Rotolo has an extensive knowledge of ATR, where she had already worked between 1992 and 2003, being successively in charge of External Relations, Public Relations and Exhibitions.

She helds a Degree in Social Science from LUMSA University in Rome, Italy, and a Degree in Trainee Officer for mercantile shipping. 
 

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About ATR

ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.