Cesare Romiti
| Cesare Romiti | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 June 1923 Rome |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Economist |
| Children | Two sons |
Cesare Romiti (born 24 June 1923) is an Italian economist, businessman and former executive of both state-owned firms and private companies, including Fiat and Alitalia. His nickname was Il Duro or the tough guy when he was serving as the head of Fiat.[1][2]
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Early life and education
Romiti was born in Rome on 24 June 1923.[3] He received an economics and commercial sciences degree in 1945.[3]
Career and activities
Romiti began his career at the Bombrini Parodi Delfino (BFD) munitions group in 1947.[3] When the group merged with Snia Viscosa in 1968, he began to serve as the latter's general financial director.[4] Next he joined Alitalia.[5] In December 1970, he became a board member of Alitalia and then was appointed general manager and chief executive of the company.[3] His term at the company lasted until 1973.[2] In September 1973, he became the chief executive officer of the IRI finance firm, Italstat.[4]
Romiti worked for Fiat in various capacities for twenty years from 1974 to 1995.[4] He was also one of the major shareholders of the company.[6] He succeeded Gianni Agnelli as the chairman of the firm when Agnelli stepped down.[6] Romiti led the firm from 28 February 1996 to 22 June 1998.[3] Romiti was instrumental in the company's return to profitability during this period.[7] Paolo Fresco succeeded him in the aforementioned post.[8][9]
Romiti was the chairman of the board of RCS Quotidiani S.p.A. from 2 June 1998 to 15 July 2004.[3] Next he served as the chairman of Impregilo from May 2005 to 2007.[10][11] He became the president of Italian China Institution in 2000 and was also appointed its president in 2004.[10][12] He is also advisor professor at Donghua University.[12]
Controversy
In April 1997, Romiti was convicted due to falsifying the company accounts, committing tax fraud and making illegal payments to political parties.[13]
Personal life
Romiti is married and has two sons.[4]
Honours, awards and recognition
Romiti has been awarded by various organizations, including the Chinese people’s association for friendship with foreign countries.[12] He was named as honorary chairman of the Aspen Institute. On 21 June 2004, he became the honorary president of RCS MediaGroup.[14]
Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour[12]
He also received the Medal of Honor from France.[12]
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