Michele Francioni joined MSC Cruises S.A. in September 2018 as Senior Vice President. On January 2024 he was appointed as Chief Energy Transition Officer, leading the decarbonization strategy of the Company. Among his current responsibilities, Michele leads the Sustainability team as well as the energy efficiency teams of MSC Cruises.
Michele has strong background in shipping and maritime technology. He holds a Master degree in Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Genoa. He started his career at the Italian Classification Society RINA, as a structural engineer and marine surveyor before being appointed as Asia General Manager and lately he served as CEO of RINA Services S.p.A. for over 6 years.
Shore Power Expansion: Aligning Grid Capacity, Port Demand and Vessel Needs
Shore power is scaling faster than grid readiness. This session examines how ports, utilities, and vessel operators align capacity, demand, and timelines to avoid bottlenecks. It addresses peak load challenges, infrastructure planning, and cost allocation, providing practical insight into coordinating systems for reliable and scalable deployment.
Norbert GrechModerator · EOPSA Board Member, Senior Manager · Transport Malta 
Christopher FarrugiaSenior Manager (Infrastructure) · Infrastructure MaltaMichele FrancioniChief Energy Transition Officer · MSC
Marcello StanislaoChief Development Officer · NatPower Marine Italia
Ekaitz López AmurrioCFO and EU Funds Coordinator · Port Authority of Bilbao
Max KommorowskiManaging Director · MKO Marine Consulting
