Rodolfo De Benedetti (
Torino
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, 2 July 1961) is an Italian entrepreneur and company executive, Chairman of the
CIR Group (Compagnie Industriali Riunite).
Biography
Rodolfo De Benedetti was born in
Turin
Turin ( , Piedmontese: ; it, Torino ) is a city and an important business and cultural centre in Northern Italy. It is the capital city of Piedmont and of the Metropolitan City of Turin, and was the first Italian capital from 1861 to 1865. The ...
in July 1961, the eldest son of
Carlo De Benedetti
Carlo De Benedetti (born 14 November 1934) ''"Sfide perse e vinte: Repubblica-Mondadori"'', ''Gazzetta di Mantova'', 10 March 1998, webpage is an Italian industrialist, engineer, and publisher. He is both an Italian and naturalized Swiss citiz ...
and
Mita Crosetti. He has two brothers, Marco and Edoardo.
In 1982 he graduated from the
University of Geneva
The University of Geneva (French: ''Université de Genève'') is a public research university located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1559 by John Calvin as a theological seminary. It remained focused on theology until the 17th centur ...
for his bachelor's degree in political economics, and in 1985 he graduated with a law degree. He started working from September 1985 to December 1986 for LODH in Geneva as assistant to the chief executive and, from January 1987 to January 1988, for Shearson Lehman/American Express (New York) as an associate in the merchant banking sector.
Having completed this experience abroad, he began working for the family businesses. From January 1988 to March 1989, he was director of international affairs for the family financial holding company COFIDE. From 1990 to 1993, he held the position of general manager of
CIR Group and, from 1989 to 1995, also of COFIDE.
From his entry into the family business, Rodolfo De Benedetti worked on restructuring the
CIR Group, transforming it into a diversified holding company. Today, the CIR group consists essentially of three industrial businesses: SOGEFI, the international automotive components group that is among the world leaders in the production of engine systems and suspension components;
Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
GEDI Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A., formerly known as Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso S.p.A. is an Italian media conglomerate. Founded in 1955, it is based in Turin, Italy.
History
In 2009, the group L'Espresso created an online advertising consortium ...
, one of the main publishing and multimedia groups in Italy; KOS, which is one of the top private operators in the care-home sector in Italy.
Since 2014, he has been a shareholder and partner of Decalia, the international asset management company based in Geneva.
Rodolfo De Benedetti was previously Chief Executive of
CIR Group and COFIDE. he is on the Board of Directors of
Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso
GEDI Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A., formerly known as Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso S.p.A. is an Italian media conglomerate. Founded in 1955, it is based in Turin, Italy.
History
In 2009, the group L'Espresso created an online advertising consortium ...
, SOGEFI and of Decalia Asset Management.
In March 2013, his father Carlo De Benedetti transferred control of the group to him and his brothers Marco and Edoardo, free of charge. Following this transfer, in April 2013, Rodolfo De Benedetti was appointed Chairman of COFIDE and of the
CIR Group.
Other activities
Corporate boards
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Noventi Group, Member of Investment Advisory Board
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UCB, Independent Member of the Board of Directors (2009-2012)
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Altin AG, Member of the Board of Directors (2001-2007)
Non-profit organizations
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European Round Table of Industrialists The European Round Table of Industrialists, abbreviated ERT, is an advocacy group in the European Union consisting of some 50 European industrial leaders working to strengthen competitiveness in Europe. The group works at both national and European ...
(ERT), Member (since 2006)
Members
European Round Table of Industrialists The European Round Table of Industrialists, abbreviated ERT, is an advocacy group in the European Union consisting of some 50 European industrial leaders working to strengthen competitiveness in Europe. The group works at both national and European ...
.
* Harvard Business School, Member of the European Advisory Board (since 2006)
Personal life
De Benedetti is married to the writer Emmanuelle de Villepin and has three daughters, Neige, Alix, and Mita.
References
External links
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1961 births
Living people
Italian people of Jewish descent
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