Interviews

Fausto Masnada: From Bergamo to Monaco, Riding at the Highest Level
Fausto Masnada: From Bergamo to Monaco, Riding at the Highest Level
Monaco resident Fausto Masnada is one of the most appreciated Italian cyclists of his generation, who currently rides for MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort Team. Fausto Masnada was born in... Read more...
An Italian Entrepreneur’s Longstanding Love Affair with Monaco
An Italian Entrepreneur’s Longstanding Love Affair with Monaco
From the Tuscan town of Montecatini Terme to the heart of Monaco, Andrea Panati has spent more than three decades building a life that blends Italian passion with the international... Read more...
Valentin Vacherot: One Match at a Time
Valentin Vacherot: One Match at a Time
In a Principality where excellence is a way of life, Valentin Vacherot embodies the quiet determination and discipline that define Monaco’s sporting spirit. In 2025, Vacherot became the first player... Read more...
Where Craftsmanship Becomes a Story
Where Craftsmanship Becomes a Story
Born from skilled hands and guided by an unwavering passion for beauty, Macchini Arredamenti is a family story that began in Tuscany in 1964 and continues to evolve across generations.... Read more...
From North Carolina to Monaco: A New Generation of International Ambition
From North Carolina to Monaco: A New Generation of International Ambition
Emily Snyder represents a new generation of globally minded young professionals who move seamlessly between countries, cultures, and careers. American by origin, European by choice, and now firmly rooted in... Read more...
A Bridge of Impact: How Monaco, Dubai, and Bali are Becoming a New Triangle of Purpose
A Bridge of Impact: How Monaco, Dubai, and Bali are Becoming a New Triangle of Purpose
By any traditional measure, Monaco is a place of speed, precision, and spectacle. But every so often, amid the historic engines and Riviera elegance, something quieter –and far more lasting–... Read more...
Editor’s Choice: The Top 25 Interviews of 2025
Editor’s Choice: The Top 25 Interviews of 2025
2025 has been a truly defining year for Gaia Bertelli, both personally and professionally. Stepping into the role of Editor of Living in Monaco opened the door to a remarkable... Read more...
Designing the Future of Aesthetic Medicine with the Discipline of a Master Architect
Designing the Future of Aesthetic Medicine with the Discipline of a Master Architect
In an era where aesthetic medicine is increasingly defined by velocity—fast procedures, rapid expansion, instant visibility—Dr. Dr. Andreas Dorow has chosen a different axis of success. One built not on... Read more...
Anour Chocolat, this Word is Magical
Anour Chocolat, this Word is Magical
Long-term resident Nour Malas created something more than chocolate — a philosophy of luminous emotion, a new culinary excellence born in Monaco. Born in Beirut and shaped by Switzerland, yet... Read more...
From Ghent to Monaco: the world of Celine Roelens
From Ghent to Monaco: the world of Celine Roelens
Ghent-based jewellery designer Celine Roelens wins the Monaco Glamour Award and conquers an international audience with her rare coloured stones.  “My jewellery is an interplay of emotion, rarity and pure... Read more...
Alessandro Ponzi on Real Estate, Relationships, and Monaco
Alessandro Ponzi on Real Estate, Relationships, and Monaco
Monaco is a place where precision and elegance define not only how people live but also how they think and act. Every decision here carries intention — whether in business,... Read more...
A Bridge of Impact: How Monaco, Dubai, and Bali Are Being Connected Through Purpose, Heritage, and Long-Term Vision
A Bridge of Impact: How Monaco, Dubai, and Bali Are Being Connected Through Purpose, Heritage, and Long-Term Vision
By any traditional measure, Monaco is a place of speed, legacy, and prestige. But every so often, it also becomes something quieter—and more powerful: a starting point. In April 2026,... Read more...
Final Stop
Final Stop
Christine Knecht De Massy is an internationally trained legal graduate with a passion for the intricacies of law, and the founder of Final Stop LVM, a Monaco-based firm providing tailored... Read more...
EMOTIONS - The New Standard in Entertainment
EMOTIONS - The New Standard in Entertainment
Monaco’s renowned professional dancer Ginevra De Masi is elevating the Principality’s entertainment scene with the launch of EMOTIONS, a dance company offering spectacular, high-level performances across Monaco and the South... Read more...
Made-to-Measure, Made-in-Monaco
Made-to-Measure, Made-in-Monaco
It has been one year since Living in Monaco last sat down with Andreas Allenbach, the creative force behind Crisoni, a brand that has become synonymous with bespoke elegance and... Read more...
Finding Balance Between Finance and Purpose
Finding Balance Between Finance and Purpose
Heda Zilboukharova, the newest member of the Living in Monaco family, brings to life an inspiring interview series dedicated to helping ambitious individuals pursue their higher goals with clarity and... Read more...
Beefbar
Beefbar
2025, marked the 20th anniversary of Monaco’s legendary restaurant the Beefbar. The gastronomical “meat experience” concept was envisioned and brought to the highest international heights, by Riccardo Giraudi. Monaco is... Read more...
Meet Martin St-Hilaire, the Honorary Consul of Monaco at Vanuatu
Meet Martin St-Hilaire, the Honorary Consul of Monaco at Vanuatu
FinTech entrepreneur and Honorary Consul of Monaco believes in the power of supporting local communities. Born in Canada in 1976, Martin St-Hilaire is the Honorary Consul of the Principality of... Read more...
Luxury Made With Passion
Luxury Made With Passion
From innovation to emotion, this is the world of long-term Monaco resident Daniel Vicari, the visionary behind Luxe Aura Monte-Carlo. Arriving in Monaco nearly a decade ago, the Italian born... Read more...
The Incredible Journey of Frankie
The Incredible Journey of Frankie
Francien Giraudi is the founding president of a Monégasque Association “The Children of Frankie”, “Frankie’s Children” which helps sick & needy children of Monaco and the PACA region (Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur). Francien’s... Read more...
The Project That Will Redefine Monaco
The Project That Will Redefine Monaco
Byron Baciocchi, the Swiss billionaire entrepreneur, stands as an exemplar of entrepreneurial success and innovation in the real estate sector. Now returning to the Principality of Monaco, a place his family... Read more...
The Problem Solver
The Problem Solver
Exclusive interview with Simon Clark – Serial Entrepreneur, Company Director, Solicitor, and former Law Firm Partner. He is also a highly experienced and versatile Head of Legal with a strong... Read more...
High Society The Art of Ski Fashion
High Society The Art of Ski Fashion
Meet Stefanie Caroline Engel, the co-owner of High Society, a fashion brand where glamour meets performance. Long term Monaco resident, Stefanie Caroline Engel was born in Germany, before moving to... Read more...
The Art of the Table: How Carla Ballerio-Greggio is Redefining Everyday Luxury
The Art of the Table: How Carla Ballerio-Greggio is Redefining Everyday Luxury
Born and raised in Monaco, Carla Ballerio-Greggio is a vibrant creative force blending tradition and innovation. As the curator of the renowned tableware selection at Sabrina Monte-Carlo, Carla brings a... Read more...
The Multifaceted Rise of Sandra Fransson From Equestrian Arenas to Entrepreneurial Elegance
The Multifaceted Rise of Sandra Fransson From Equestrian Arenas to Entrepreneurial Elegance
Sandra Fransson’s life is a rare blend of precision and passion—refined over years in elite sport, polished through global exposure in fashion and film, and now expressed in the language... Read more...
Manola Ballerio Brings Magic to Monaco’s Youngest Residents
Manola Ballerio Brings Magic to Monaco’s Youngest Residents
Manola Ballerio transformed Sabrina Monte-Carlo Kids into Monaco’s go-to destination for magical children’s interiors. Now, with the launch of Sabrina Monte-Carlo Babies, she’s extending that charm to newborns and young... Read more...
ImPOSSIBLE Interview
ImPOSSIBLE Interview
Mr. OneTeas brings joy to local children and enhances the cultural heritage of the Principality of Monaco. Monaco-based artist Anthony Alberti, widely known as Mr. OneTeas, was born in Nice... Read more...
Living in the Fine Bubbles
Living in the Fine Bubbles
The inspiring journey of Claudia Cherki and her eponymous Champagne brand never ceases to captivate. With her acclaimed debut at the Championnat de France du Vin by La Revue du... Read more...
Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino’s World of Bespoke Interiors and Floating Homes
Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino’s World of Bespoke Interiors and Floating Homes
Visionary interior designer Sabrina Monteleone-Oeino is one of the most prominent names in the Principality of Monaco. Her interior design company, Sabrina Monte-Carlo, was founded 25 years ago and is... Read more...
Tracy Nahar’s BAÍAH, Where Timeless Swimwear Meets Monaco Chic
Tracy Nahar’s BAÍAH, Where Timeless Swimwear Meets Monaco Chic
Monaco-based entrepreneur and designer Tracy Nahar is the visionary behind BAÍAH Swimwear—a luxury brand that blends refined aesthetics, sustainability, and soulful storytelling. Born in the heart of Monte-Carlo and inspired... Read more...
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges Starts Today
Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges Starts Today
Raphaëlle Svara, Partner at CMS Monaco law firm and co-head of the Private Client Team, shares her insights on the legal aspects of prenuptial agreements, matrimonial regimes and divorce in... Read more...
Reimagining Business Banking Rights: The Chamber of Legal Advisors Reaches Out to AMAF and Calls for a Constructive, Collaborative Path Forward
Reimagining Business Banking Rights: The Chamber of Legal Advisors Reaches Out to AMAF and Calls for a Constructive, Collaborative Path Forward
As Monaco works to enhance its appeal to entrepreneurs and investors, a significant obstacle is slowing momentum: the increasing difficulty in opening corporate bank accounts. Can banks effectively override business... Read more...
Winner of the Monaco Glamour Award 2025
Winner of the Monaco Glamour Award 2025
Monaco’s most coveted jewellery honour, the Monaco Glamour Award, was proudly awarded in 2025 to Belgian jewellery designer and creative powerhouse Celine Roelens — a visionary artist who finds her... Read more...
Viva U Principu! Annual Diplomatic Reception in Berlin, Germany
Viva U Principu! Annual Diplomatic Reception in Berlin, Germany
His Excellency Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano hosted Monaco’s Annual Diplomatic Reception in Germany in honour of the 20th anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession to the throne. His Excellency Ambassador... Read more...
“Here we are given Dreams, Pleasure and Beauty”
“Here we are given Dreams, Pleasure and Beauty”
Stéphane Valeri is a visionary business leader whose expertise and leadership have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the most prestigious hospitality and entertainment brands... Read more...
Experience is the Biggest Challenge
Experience is the Biggest Challenge
Despite his relatively young age, motorsport racer Arthur Leclerc has had an exceptional journey toward his dream. He shares an exclusive insight into the sacrifices and challenges that have brought... Read more...
From Catwalk Model to Artist
From Catwalk Model to Artist
International catwalk model Nora Bonavera rekindled her passion for art, transitioning into a full-time artist. She inspires not only with her elegant beauty but also with her spectacular art, which... Read more...
A Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
A Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Olivier Wenden, Vice Chairman and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, shares his vision for the future goals and key focus areas of this prominent international organization... Read more...
New Generation of Monaco Families
New Generation of Monaco Families
Meet Alberto Bertelli, an Italian who spent part of his childhood in Monaco and later became deeply involved in the family business based in the Principality, now led by both... Read more...
Bridging Nations: Mr. Alessandro Giuliani’s Vision as Honorary Consul
Bridging Nations: Mr. Alessandro Giuliani’s Vision as Honorary Consul
An exclusive interview with Mr Alessandro Giuliani, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in the Principality of Monaco about the past, present and future of the Polish-Monaco relations. Mr... Read more...
Monaco Entrepreneur Fuels Malta’s Innovation Growth
Monaco Entrepreneur Fuels Malta’s Innovation Growth
Exclusive interview with Wayne Grixti, the CEO of Tech.mt, a Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Malta and the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry. The Foundation was established to... Read more...
Sustainable Tourism and Virtual Economy Conference
Sustainable Tourism and Virtual Economy Conference
Technopreneur and winner of the Monte-Carlo Woman of the Year Award (2023), Manila di Giovanni, paves the way toward Sustainable tourism and Virtual Economy with a first of its kind... Read more...
Why Monaco Captivates: Ali Rakib on Business, Culture, and the Unique Charm of the Principality
Why Monaco Captivates: Ali Rakib on Business, Culture, and the Unique Charm of the Principality
Global citizen Ali Rakib fell in love with the Principality of Monaco, a place so unique as no other in the world. You grew up in London, one of the... Read more...
Brillantmont – a Swiss home from home, close to Monaco
Brillantmont – a Swiss home from home, close to Monaco
https://monacoresidentsmagazine.com/2025/02/20/brillantmont-international-school-lausanne-switzerland/ Switzerland is home to many boarding schools, but one stands out since it is the oldest family owned and run boarding school in Switzerland (since 1882).  Let’s explore Brillantmont... Read more...
Dr. Natasha de Graaf - Redefining Beauty
Dr. Natasha de Graaf - Redefining Beauty
Success in the World of Aesthetic Medicine  In the sophisticated and ever-evolving world of aesthetic medicine, where scientific precision converges with artistic creativity, few names shine as brightly as Dr.... Read more...
Roland Brautigam - Increasing the Philanthropic Standards in the Principality of Monaco
Roland Brautigam - Increasing the Philanthropic Standards in the Principality of Monaco
Roland Brautigam brought something special to the Principality of Monaco, with some voting it the summer gala of the year, a meaningful, emotional, and transformational event honouring the tremendous efforts... Read more...
Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano - Promoting Monaco on a Global Scale
Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano - Promoting Monaco on a Global Scale
His Excellency Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano sets an excellent example in elevating the attractivity of the Principality of Monaco to an international level. Currently, the Principality of Monaco has diplomatic relations... Read more...
Iuliia Perminova - Ice Skaters Train During Summer
Iuliia Perminova - Ice Skaters Train During Summer
Selected for the coveted JCI Mentoring Program, Iuliia Perminova has a goal to build an international ice skating rink in the proximity of Monaco. Despite many successes in figure skating,... Read more...
Fréderic Genta - The Purpose is to have a Real Impact
Fréderic Genta - The Purpose is to have a Real Impact
Secretary of Attractiveness and Digital transformation, Fréderic Genta brings 20 years of experience in both business and public international environments to create a positive footprint and a sustainable future for... Read more...
Mark Armstrong's childhood passion converted into a lifelong legacy
Mark Armstrong's childhood passion converted into a lifelong legacy
Living over 35 years in the Principality of Monaco, Mark Armstrong is the director of Sotheby’s Monte Carlo, the local branch of the leading auction house in the world. We... Read more...