The energy that drives SAFE
Siamo un’organizzazione indipendente attiva da oltre 25 anni nei settori dell’energia, dell’ambiente e della sostenibilità, con una rete interattiva di oltre 200 tra imprese e istituzioni.
Knowledge, competence, and solutions
SAFE is the integrated hub for excellence in the energy and environmental sectors. We promote initiatives oriented toward knowledge sharing, skills development, and the provision of innovative solutions.
Our activities combine three main areas: Academy and Advisory. We offer a complete and concrete path, accompanying professionals and companies at every stage of their growth.
In the education domain, our offerings stand out with Master’s programs that train future leaders in the energy sector through a multidisciplinary and practical approach. We also offer executive training programs, aimed at developing strategic skills for managers and professionals, as well as custom training paths tailored to the specific needs of companies.
We provide tailor-made advisory services to accompany companies in transitioning toward more sustainable business models and adopting innovative approaches and technologies. The engine of this system is our exclusive network of corporations, institutions, decision makers, and research organizations, which ensures privileged access to opportunities for professional and business growth.
Our events and networking activities further foster the creation of professional relationships and meaningful connections in exclusive and informal settings. They serve as strategic meeting points for technical-scientific updates: workshops and discussion panels stimulate dialogue between companies, institutions, and professionals on relevant current issues.
Beyond being a skills accelerator, we are a strategic partner for the energy transition, supporting companies and professionals with practical and customized solutions. Our history and the trust built with over 2,000 alumni, hundreds of companies and institutions consolidate our role as a reliable and recognized reference point.
Certifications
SAFE holds the ISO 9001 quality certification from Bureau Veritas.
Team
The SAFE Network comprises over 200 institutions, companies, research entities, trade associations, and consulting firms, both national and international.
Raffaele Chiulli
Founder & President
Paola Stella
Executive Assistant
Mattia Luchetta
Direttore
Erika Ricotta
Marketing & Communication Manager
Mimma D’Andria
Learning & Development Consultant
Kirill Kasap
Energy Consultant
Senior Advisors
Professionals and experts — the leaders and specialists we work with:
Adriano Piglia
Director, SAFE Study Center
Davide Cortesi
Director & Senior Executive Consultant, Empower Me
Simona Benedettini
Advisor SAFE
Francesco Tebaldi
Advisor
Ulf Berg
Chairman: Bartec, Alva Invest. Board:
Climeworks, Syz Capital, BLR Partners
Stefan Nowak
Managing Director –
NET Nowak Energy & Technology
Felice Egidi
President, AIEE
Carlo Gervasoni
Chairman: Bartec, Alva Invest. Board:
Climeworks, Syz Capital, BLR Partners
Riccardo La Cognata
Founder&Partner –
Montone La Cognata Partnership
Riccardo Ballesio
CEO – SEQUAS
Bettina Charrière
CEO – Charrière Management
Ambassadors
Commitment, perseverance, result orientation, and teamwork: these are the ideals we share with SAFE Champions and Ambassadors.
Tania Di Mario
Olympian Water Polo Player (Athens 2004) — record appearances in national team (378)
Niccolò Campriani
Olympic shooter — multiple-time champion, London 2012, Rio 2016
Klaus Di Biasi
Diver & Sports Executive — multiple champion | Olympian, Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976
Ivan Capelli
F1 Driver 1985–1993; sports commentator
Fabio Conti
National Technical Director, Women’s National Water Polo — European Champion, Eindhoven 2012
Pino Maddaloni
Judoka — Olympic Champion, Sydney 2000
Gianni Maddaloni
Technical Director, Star Judo Club, Scampia (Naples)
Manuel Bortuzzo
Nuotatore – Campione Paralimpico,
Bronzo a Parigi 2024
Giorgia Villa
Ginnasta – Vicecampionessa
Olimpica, Parigi 2024
Our roots, our future
Born from a pioneering vision in 1998, SAFE (Environmental Sustainability Energy Sources) is the result of the intuition and passion of its founder and President, Raffaele Chiulli.
At a time when the concepts of environment and energy efficiency were still in their infancy, Chiulli envisioned an organization that could not only interpret the future but also train the protagonists who would build it, supporting companies in the complex transition toward innovative, sustainable business models.
From an audacious idea, an excellence hub was born — a unique ecosystem destined to be a reference and center of excellence for the energy and environmental sectors.
Over more than 25 years, this growth path has been consolidated through key milestones.
A recognized leadership
The career of Raffaele Chiulli, Founder & President of SAFE, is marked by a path of excellence, as evidenced by prestigious honors awarded at the highest levels:
Institutional and national honors
- Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic — awarded by the President of the Republic
- Vermeil Medal for Education and Sport — awarded by H.S.H. the Prince of Monaco
- Giulio Cesare Award — granted by the City of Rome
- Golden Card of the United Arab Emirates — awarded by the UAE Government
Achievements in sport
- Golden Star for Sport Merit — awarded by the President of the Italian National Olympic Committee
- Diploma for Development and Promotion of Sport — awarded by the President of the International Olympic Committee
- José Yáñez Ordaz Prize for Science, Technology, Innovation, and Environment — awarded by the Cuban Minister of Sport
Academic recognitions
- Honorary Degree in Law — awarded by the Rector and Academic Senate of the University of Salento
- Honorary Doctorate in Sport and Physical Education — awarded by the President of Yong In University, Korea
What they say about us
Our partners
The SAFE Network is made up of more than 200 institutions, companies, research bodies, trade associations, and consulting firms — both national and international — with which we have collaborated.
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