Directors

Alberto Bombassei

Director of Pirelli & C. S.p.A. since 12th September, 2006.

Born in Vicenza in 1940.

He is Chairman of Brembo S.p.A., a market leader in the design and manufacturing of high performance braking systems for cars, motorcycles, industrial vehicles as well as for racing cars, covering both the original equipment and the spare-parts markets.

He is Chaiman of “Parco Scientifico Tecnologico Kilometro Rosso”, a multi-sectorial and interdisciplinary campus, which aims to improve the dialogue between academic, entrepreneurial and scientific culture.

In 2003, he was awarded an honorary degree in mechanical engineering by the University of Bergamo.

In 2004, he was awarded the title of “Cavaliere del Lavoro” of the Italian Republic.

From June 2001 to May 2004 he was Chairman of Federmeccanica.

From May 2004 to 2012 he was Deputy Chairman of Confindustria for Industrial Relations and Social Affairs.

Furthermore he also covers the following positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors of Fiat Industrial S.p.A;
- Member of the Board of Directors of Italcementi S.p.A.;
- Member of the Board of Directors of Atlantia S.p.A.;
- Member of the Board of Directors of Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori S.p.A..

He is qualified as independent director according to the provisions of Corporate Governance Code (Borsa Italiana).