Management
Gilberto Benetton |  |
   | Director of Pirelli & C. S.p.A. since 7th May, 2003.Born in Treviso in 1941. In 1965 he founded with his sister Giuliana and his brothers Luciano and Carlo, the activity of the Benetton Group which became a world leader in the clothing industry with a presence in approximately 120 countries. He is Chairman of Edizione S.r.l. the family-owned financial company, as well as of Autogrill S.p.A.. He is also member of the Board of Directors of Atlantia S.p.A., Allianz S.p.A., Benetton Group S.p.A, Mediobanca S.p.A. and Sintonia S.A. . In Edizione S.r.l. he presides over investment activities for the financial and real estate sectors. A sports fan, he is the promoter of the Benetton Group's sponsorship of rugby, basketball and volleyball. Through Fondazione Benetton, he founded in Treviso "La Ghirarda", a citadel for sports. He is also Chairman of Asolo Golf Club S.r.l. and Verde Sport S.p.A.; Deputy Chairman of Fondazione Benetton and Sole Director of Regia S.r.l.. |