Robert Calcagno born 26 June 1960 is a Monegasque politician and leader who is CEO of the Oceanographic Institute Foundation Albert I, Prince of Monaco.

In the fall of 1980, he enrolled in the prestigious Science and Engineering Institution École polytechnique (1980-1983) et de l'École nationale des ponts et chaussées en 1986 Upon graduation, he furthered his studies obtaining a civil engineering master's degree in 1986 from the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.

Robert Calcagno also obtained an Executive Master of Business Administrations (MBA) degree at Columbia University in New York City.

He made the first of his career as entrepreneur and investor in different countries (Malaysia, United States, France, South-East Asia, and Australia).

He undertook projects that included re-urbanization of former railway right-of-way, initiating new urban development, and the revision of the Environmental Code of Monaco.

[5] [6][7] Upon taking on responsibility of the Oceanographic Museum, Calcagno’s main priority became to accompany restoration to its former glory; in time for the centenary celebrations of the Institution.

[9][10] Robert Calcagno was a main proponent for the launching of the Monaco Blue Initiative[11] an international brainstorming platform for the protection of the oceans created in 2010.