Gianni Agnelli
1921 – 2003 Italian industrialist
Longtime head of Fiat and the most prominent figure of Italian business.
- Religion
- Roman Catholic.
- Affiliations
- Chairman of Fiat; controlled the family holding company; symbol of postwar Italian capitalism and owner of Juventus.
Grandson of the founder, he led Fiat for over 30 years and was known as 'l'Avvocato', a figure of Italian style and influence. He controlled Juventus football club and sat at the centre of Italian industrial and political life.
Connections
- family of Giovanni Agnelli — His grandfather, the founder.
- family of Giovanni Agnelli — His grandson, who led Fiat for decades.
- family of John Elkann — His grandson and chosen heir to control of the family holdings.
- family of John Elkann — His maternal grandfather, who groomed him as successor.