Paolo Zampolli

Entrepreneur, model agent, real estate developer, diplomat

Italian-American Rome, Italy

Quick Info

ProfessionEntrepreneur, model agent, real estate developer, diplomat
NationalityItalian-American
Date of Birth05/03/1970
Age56 years
BirthplaceRome, Italy

Latest News about Paolo Zampolli

11/03/2025

Paolo Zampolli was appointed U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships in March 2025. Reports in 2026 describe him serving in that role under the Trump administration, with his remit focused on international partnerships and diplomacy.

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Bio/Wiki

DescriptionItalian-born entrepreneur known for founding ID Models, introducing Melania Trump to Donald Trump in 1998, and roles in real estate and diplomacy.

Personal Life

ResidencesNew York City

Relationships & More

SpouseAmanda Ungaro (model and diplomat)

Family

Son: Giovanni

Career

Key Roles
  • Company: ID Models Management Founded: 1989 Location: New York Notes: Represented Melania Knauss; first modeling agency on the internet
  • Company: Trump Organization Role: Director of International Development Years: 2004-2006
  • Diplomatic Role: Ambassador of Dominica to the UN
  • Role: U.S. Special Envoy for Global Partnerships Years: Since 03/2025
Other VenturesReal estate development (e.g., Bulgari-branded properties, Cabrits Resort Kempinski in Dominica); business acquisitions in fashion and modeling; mineral deals in Uzbekistan and Oman

Social Media

NotesActive on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/paolozampolli/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell networks
2. Family company sold to interests tied to Silvio Berlusconi
3. Involved in UN-related controversies and mineral deals
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