The Rotary International Board, in accordance with our bylaws, has met to ensure continuity of leadership. 
The Board considered candidates from the pool considered by the nominating committee in 2023.
Francesco Arezzo of the Rotary Club of Ragusa, Italy has accepted the nomination to serve as Rotary International President for 2025–26. The theme "Unite For Good" will remain.
Francesco Arezzo has been a member of Rotary for more than 30 years and is a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation. He is an orthodontist with a practice in Sicily and is married with 2 children.