gestori

Gestori is the plural form of gestore in Italian, referring to individuals or organizations that manage or operate a facility, service, or enterprise. A gestore is responsible for day-to-day administration, maintenance, customer service, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, contracts, and standards. The term is used across sectors to denote operators or managers rather than owners, emphasizing management and service delivery.

In practice, a gestore can be a restaurant manager (gestore di un ristorante), the operator of a water or electricity network (gestore di una rete idrica or gestore di servizi energetici), or the administrator of a digital platform (gestore di una piattaforma online). In the financial sector, gestori may refer to fund managers (gestori di fondi). The concept also appears in public administration and utilities, where a gestore may hold a concession or license to run services on behalf of the state or a regulator, with obligations related to performance and reporting.

Etymology: The word gestore derives from the Italian verb gestire, meaning to manage, which ultimately traces to Latin roots related to gerere, to bear or to conduct, passing through medieval and modern Italian development. In English, the closest equivalents are manager or operator, depending on context.

Notes: The exact responsibilities of a gestore vary by contract, sector, and jurisdiction. The term highlights the role of active management and service provision rather than ownership.