What Chiappe Revello does

Chiappe Revello is an Italian communication and public affairs consultancy founded in 1985 in Genoa by Rossana Revello and operated as a private limited company (Chiappe Revello Associati Srl). The firm delivers stakeholder engagement, institutional relations, sustainability and CSR consulting, media relations, digital PR, event management, and advocacy/lobbying services to enterprise clients across Italy, using its proprietary ENGAGEMENT 4C methodology (Coinvolgere-Condividere-Collaborare-Comunicare) as the organizing framework for multi-stakeholder projects. Service delivery is project-based and tailored, combining internal professionals with ad-hoc consultants and a network of correspondents across 11 Italian regions plus Brussels, supported by offices in Genoa (headquarters) and Rome.

The firm's customer base spans energy and utilities (ENI, Enel, Terna, Snam, Sorgenia), healthcare and life sciences (Novartis, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, IRCCS Giannina Gaslini), infrastructure and logistics (RFI, Contship), manufacturing (Bombardier, Duferco, Mossi e Ghisolfi), and trade associations, with over 1,000 clients served cumulatively over 40 years. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rate cards, reflecting bespoke engagement scoping across project complexity, territorial coverage, and specialist expertise. The firm has been affiliated with Kreab (part of the Omnicom Group) since 2011, providing international network reach while preserving boutique positioning, and has built a broader ecosystem of partners (Re2N for digital tools, Sigma nl for impact assessment, ETT for digital innovation, BDO for advisory, Associated Medias for press distribution, Haizum for institutional relations). Operating certifications include ISO 9001 (since 2007), a code of ethics (since 2014), and Synesgy sustainability certification. The firm is privately held with no external funding and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Chiappe Revello

Legal name

Chiappe Revello Associati Srl

Website

https://chiapperevello.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chiappe Revello is an Italian communication and public affairs consultancy founded in 1985, serving enterprise clients with stakeholder engagement, institutional relations, sustainability consulting, and media relations services across Italy via its Genoa and Rome offices and a 40-year institutional network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Affairs and Communication Consulting

NAICS

Public Relations Agencies (541820), Public Relations Agencies (54182), Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Media & Community Management (PR-led) (BPAFADAM)

Keywords

• Public affairs consulting
• Stakeholder engagement services
• Sustainability reporting consulting
• Institutional relations advisory
• Media relations strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

Genoa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Professional Services: Chiappe Revello generates revenue through professional consulting services in stakeholder engagement, institutional relations, sustainability reporting, media relations, and communication strategy. The company offers tailored advisory services to enterprises and organizations, with project-based engagements managed by specialized teams combining internal professionals and ad-hoc consultants based on client needs and territorial requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chiappe Revello is a public affairs and communication consultancy that delivers stakeholder engagement, institutional and territorial relations, sustainability and CSR consulting, media relations, event management, and advocacy/lobbying services to enterprise clients. Its work is structured around the proprietary ENGAGEMENT 4C methodology, combining internal professionals with specialized ad-hoc consultants and a correspondent network across 11 Italian regions plus Brussels.

Product overview

Chiappe Revello is a communication and public affairs consulting firm founded in 1985, offering a portfolio of integrated services centered on its proprietary ENGAGEMENT 4C methodology. The core offerings include Relazioni Istituzionali Territoriali (territorial institutional relations), Sostenibilità Innovazione CSR (sustainability and CSR consulting), and Eventi Media Relations e Digital PR (events, media relations, and digital PR). Supporting service modules include Advocacy e Lobbying, Strumenti di Rendicontazione e Pianificazione (reporting tools), Piani Strategici di Sostenibilità (strategic sustainability planning), Engagement 4C e Tavoli Multistakeholder (multi-stakeholder engagement facilitation), and Educational programs. The firm operates as a 'small boutique' providing tailored consulting services rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Relazioni Istituzionali Territoriali (Territorial Institutional Relations) Territorial institutional relations services for enterprises, including regulatory monitoring, territorial intelligence, advocacy and lobbying, strategic alliance building, and participatory project design with conflict management. Designed for organizations needing to navigate national, regional, and local government relationships in Italy.
• Sostenibilità Innovazione CSR (Sustainability, Innovation and CSR Consulting) Sustainability, innovation, and corporate social responsibility consulting for enterprises, including sustainability reporting tools (sustainability report, social report, impact balance, integrated report, DNF), digital reporting platforms, and CSR projects (sponsorships, educational programs, university collaborations, welfare). Targeted at organizations required to comply with ESG and non-financial disclosure obligations.
• Eventi Media Relations e Digital PR Event planning and organization, media relations management (press releases, press conferences, press tours, interviews), and digital PR services (digital strategy audit, content tools revision, editorial planning) for enterprises and organizations seeking integrated communications support.
• Advocacy e Lobbying Public affairs consulting focused on advocacy and lobbying activities for enterprises, including sociological surveys, data collection, focus groups, and analysis for policy influence. Designed for organizations seeking to shape policy and regulatory outcomes.
• Strumenti di Rendicontazione e Pianificazione (Reporting and Planning Tools) Sustainability reporting and planning tools for healthcare and other organizations, including integrated reporting, social ROI calculation, and impact measurement services. Designed for institutions required to demonstrate non-financial performance.
• Piani Strategici di Sostenibilità (Strategic Sustainability Plans) Strategic sustainability planning services for enterprises, including scenario analysis, competitor benchmarking, consumer expectation surveys, and sustainability policy documents. Targeted at organizations building long-term sustainability strategies.
• Engagement 4C e Tavoli Multistakeholder Multi-stakeholder engagement facilitation using the proprietary ENGAGEMENT 4C methodology (Coinvolgere, Condividere, Collaborare, Comunicare), organizing discussion tables and work sessions to define material topics and create direct dialogue between companies and stakeholders. For organizations needing structured multi-stakeholder programs.
• Eventi (Events) Event organization services including informational and participatory events for community relations, particularly for infrastructure projects with stakeholder dialogue management. For enterprises running territorial engagement and consultation programs.
• Educational Projects Educational projects for schools including scientific knowledge dissemination, company visits, and laboratory activities in partnership with universities and research institutions. Targeted at companies running CSR and educational outreach programs.
• ENGAGEMENT 4C Methodology Proprietary stakeholder engagement methodology consisting of four pillars: Coinvolgere (Involve/Listen), Condividere (Share/Define common strategy), Collaborare (Collaborate with all stakeholders), and Comunicare (Communicate transparently). Used as the structured framework underpinning Chiappe Revello's stakeholder engagement engagements for enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 clients served across sectors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HaizumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Partnership combining institutional relations, sustainability, and strategic consulting capabilities. Haizum brings national and international institutional relations network and public affairs expertise. Chiappe Revello contributes sustainability governance processes, stakeholder engagement, and scenario analysis capabilities to support ESG processes and market positioning.
• Associated Medias (AMPA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Strategic partnership to promote sustainability culture in enterprises. AMPA provides global digital press network while Chiappe Revello contributes 40+ years of ESG and public affairs expertise. Partnership aims to amplify sustainability messages and support enterprises in communicating their sustainable development efforts.
• KreabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Chiappe Revello is affiliated with Kreab, part of the Omnicom Group, an international integrated communication consultancy. This affiliation provides access to global best practices and international network resources while maintaining the company's boutique personalized approach.
• Impronta SostenibileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness network established in 2021 bringing together professionals in legal, data analytics, research, and digital tools sectors. Provides specialized expertise complementing Chiappe Revello's communication and engagement services.
• Sigma nlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Genoa spin-off specialized in social impact assessment (Social ROI Impact), Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), anti-corruption and transparency, risk analysis, and organizational and management models.
• DM GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency specialized in data-driven marketing, established in 1994, expert in strategies for building personal and interactive relationships with BtoB and BtoC customers.
• Pezzilli & CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic consulting and integrated communication company specializing in web design and marketing, content and web development.
• Campus CivicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterdisciplinary spin-off of the University of Genoa facilitating ideas and activating dialogue on sustainability and stakeholder engagement topics.
• BDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the main international auditing and business consulting networks in Italy and globally, offering integrated professional services for auditing, advisory, outsourcing, tax, and law for over 50 years.
• Diesis GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgency specialized in media relations, communication and PR, publishing, and strategic consultancy, providing clients with a scientific system for measuring visibility obtained in media.
• ConfindustriacoreOthersMember since 1987. Rossana Revello held various positions at territorial level and served as President of Confindustria's National Technical Group on CSR from 2016 to 2020. Company is currently Probiviro of Confindustria Genoa.
• FERPI (Federazione Relazioni Pubbliche Italiana)coreOthersRossana Revello has been a member of FERPI since 1987, holding various positions including managing relations with SMEs. Active participation in FERPI assemblies and professional development events.
• SOS LOGisticaminorOthersAssociation promoting sustainability in Supply Chain and developer of first sustainable logistics brand in Italy. Rossana Revello serves as Vice President with delegation to institutional relations since 2019.
• Il ChiostrominorOthersAssociation promoting culture, practice, and regulation of transparency in interest representation. Rossana Revello is founding member and Vice President.
• Fondazione Sviluppo SostenibileminorOthersFoundation promoting green economy and sustainable development through integrated competencies. Rossana Revello has been member of the Presidency Committee since 2021.
• CSR Manager Network (Sustainable Makers)minorOthersNetwork gathering Italian professionals dedicated to socio-environmental and sustainability management. Rossana Revello is a member since 2011.
• ETICLabminorOthersExperimental laboratory for the promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility. Chiappe Revello is one of the founding companies of this laboratory.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MSL Group: MSL Group is Publicis's global public relations and integrated communications network; Chiappe Revello was previously affiliated with MS&L from 2001-2010, and MSL remains a comparable global PR network offering similar services.
• FleishmanHillard: FleishmanHillard is an Omnicom-owned global public relations and communications agency offering public affairs, corporate communications, and sustainability services; competes with Chiappe Revello for multinational enterprise mandates.
• Hill+Knowlton Strategies: Hill+Knowlton is a global public relations and public affairs firm offering integrated communications services including stakeholder engagement and sustainability advisory, comparable to Chiappe Revello's institutional relations and communications services.
• APCO Worldwide: APCO Worldwide is a global advisory and communications consultancy specializing in public affairs, stakeholder engagement, and corporate positioning; directly comparable in the institutional relations and advocacy services that Chiappe Revello provides.
• Burson Cohn & Wolfe (BCW): BCW is WPP's global public relations and communications agency offering public affairs, healthcare, and corporate communications services across multiple sectors including energy, healthcare, and infrastructure — directly comparable to Chiappe Revello's service portfolio at a larger scale.
• Edelman Italy: Edelman is the world's largest independent PR firm and a global incumbent offering public relations, public affairs, and advisory services; its Italian office competes with Chiappe Revello for enterprise clients seeking both local and international communications support.

Direct peers

• Barabino & Partners: Barabino & Partners is one of Italy's leading independent corporate communications and public relations firms with comparable service offerings in media relations, institutional relations, and crisis communications for blue-chip Italian clients.
• SEC Newgate: SEC Newgate is an Italian public affairs and communications consultancy offering institutional relations, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement services to enterprises and institutions — directly competing with Chiappe Revello in the Italian market.
• Hanover Communications: Hanover Communications is a European-focused communications consultancy specializing in public affairs, healthcare, and technology communications; comparable to Chiappe Revello in regional focus, mid-sized scale, and stakeholder engagement services.
• Kreab: Kreab is the Omnicom Group international communication consultancy with which Chiappe Revello is affiliated since 2011; it provides the closest direct comparability in stakeholder engagement, public affairs, and sustainability advisory services, particularly across European markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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