Hi, this is Paolo Dona!
I am a software engineer & startup entrepreneur turned technologist and C-level executive.
I am the Chief Information Officer at Staycity Group, the leading aparthotel group in Europe.


About Me

I’ve spent the past 20 years building, leading, and learning from technology teams across software engineering, entrepreneurship, and executive leadership. As Chief Information Officer at Staycity Group, Europe’s leading aparthotel operator, I oversee the company’s technology strategy and digital transformation across our European portfolio.

My background blends deep technical expertise with commercial acumen — I’m as comfortable in the boardroom of a €500M-a-year company as I am in detailed technical discussions with engineers. Having started as a developer and later founded and scaled my own ventures, I take a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to any challenge.

Outside of Work

Outside work, I’m a keen cyclist — road, gravel, MTB, all of them — and enjoy long rides and adventures with other “middle-aged men in lycra.” I’m also a retired musician (I’ve hung up the headbanging days), but music remains part of who I am. I divide my time between Ireland and Northern Italy, enjoying both the energy of Dublin and the beauty of the Italian mountains.