Gianluca De Marchi is an Italian entrepreneur.
Born in Rome in 1972, he began his entrepreneurial career in the advertising market in 2000, and in 2004 he co-founded Urban Vision with Daniela Valenza and Fabio Mazzoni, a media company thatis a leader in the field of sponsored restorations, and a publisher and concessionaire of Out Of Home and Digital Out Of Home.
Through strategic partnerships with international brands, Urban Vision serves as a bridge between institutions and private entities to create technical sponsorships thatenable the restoration of national and international artistic heritage buildings. In 18 years of activity, the company, led by De Marchi as CEO, has contributed to the preservation of 396 buildings, including monuments, churches, and historical palaces, raising over 304 million euros.
In addition to his work in the cultural sector, De Marchi has also pursued a passion for cinema, investing in significant Italian productions such as "Miele," the debut film by Valeria Golino, which competed in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, and "La vita oscena" by Renato De Maria, which competed in the Orizzonti section of the 71st Venice International Film Festival.
Photography, art history, and new technologies enthusiast, De Marchi is constantly traveling the world in search of treasures to restore and preserve with the help of sponsors and patrons, as well as cultural projects to promote and enhance with increasingly innovative approaches.
He supports various philanthropic activities, with a particular focus on organizations dedicated to caring for and defending children worldwide. Since 2023, he has served as President of Anlaids Lazio, an association at the forefront of fighting all forms of discrimination and supporting people with HIV. Over the years, De Marchi has also conceived and promoted numerous campaigns against violence towards women and in support of gender equality.
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