Colonel Alessandro VIVARELLI was born in Pistoia (PT), Italy, on January 5th, 1977. He attended the 178th Regular Course at the Military Academy in MODENA (1996–1998) and continued his education at the Application School in TURIN (1998–2001). Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Paratroopers in 2001, he was assigned to the 183rd Paratroopers Regiment “NEMBO” in PISTOIA, where he served as both Platoon Commander and Anti-Tank Company Commander. During this period, he took part in multiple deployments under Operation “Joint Guardian” in Kosovo (2002, 2003, 2004–2005), as well as in various training activities within his specialty.

In 2005, he was transferred to the 186th Paratroopers Regiment “FOLGORE” in SIENA, where he served as Rifle Company Commander, Regimental Staff Officer, and Chief of the Logistics Office. During this assignment, he took part in Operation “Leonte 2” in Lebanon within the framework of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). He was also involved in national operations such as “Domino” (for the 2006 Winter Olympics in TURIN) and “Strade Sicure” (Caserta, 2008). Additionally, he was deployed to Afghanistan from 2008 to 2009, serving as Staff Officer (J5, Plans & Policy) within the French-led Regional Command Capital.

In 2011, after completing the 136th General Staff Course, he was assigned to the Army General Staff – Office of the Army Chief of Staff, where he served as General Staff Officer. From June 2012 to May 2014, Colonel VIVARELLI attended both the Command and General Staff Officer Course and the Advanced Military Studies Program at the Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas (USA). Upon returning to Italy, he was reassigned to the Army General Staff and subsequently to the Defence General Staff, again as General Staff Officer.

From July 2017 to July 2018, he commanded the 1st Paratroopers Battalion “Grizzano” of the 183rd Regiment “NEMBO,” during which he was deployed to Lebanon under the UNIFIL mission (Operation “Leonte”). After his command tour, Colonel VIVARELLI returned to the Army General Staff, where he was appointed Section Head within the Capability Development Branch, III Department General Planning. Between 2022 and 2024, Colonel VIVARELLI served as the Commanding Officer of the 183rd Paratroopers Regiment “NEMBO.” As of August 5th, 2024, he has been serving as Head of the Capability Development Branch within the Army General Staff, III Department General Planning. Colonel VIVARELLI is married to Mrs. Maria Alberta ANDRETTA, and they have two children: Matilde (19) and Gianmaria (14).