Flavio Cattaneo (Rho 1963)
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| Place of birth | Rho |
| Year of birth | Born in 1963 |
| Activity | CEO |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Sector | Energy |
| Website | https://it.linkedin.com/in/flavio-cattaneo-a26583165 |
| Company | Enel |
Flavio Cattaneo is an Italian entrepreneur, business executive, and public manager, currently the CEO of Enel [1]
Born on June 27, 1963, in Rho, Flavio Cattaneo is a prominent figure in the Italian business and managerial landscape. His career is distinguished by a solid academic background and extensive professional experience. He currently holds significant positions in various prestigious companies.
Academic Background
Cattaneo graduated in architecture from the Politecnico di Milano, enhancing his education with a course in finance and business management in the real estate sector at the SDA Bocconi School of Management.
Early Entrepreneurial Activities
In 1989, Cattaneo began his entrepreneurial journey by founding a construction company, marking the start of his career in the business world.
The Transformation of Fiera Milano
In 1999, Cattaneo was appointed Commissioner of the Fiera Milano Authority, a role he later transformed into a joint-stock company (SpA). He served as chairman and CEO until 2003, preparing the company for its stock market listing and leading its placement in the Star segment of the Italian Stock Exchange in 2002.
The Role of Vice President at AEM
Between 1998 and 2001, Cattaneo served as vice president of AEM, now known as A2A, contributing to the energy and public services sector.
The Period Leading Rai
In 2003, Cattaneo was appointed general director of Rai by the Berlusconi government, overseeing the merger with the holding company and achieving the highest net profit in the company's history the following year.
CEO of Terna
From November 2005 to May 2014, Cattaneo served as CEO of Terna, the company that owns the Italian electricity transmission network. During his tenure, he worked intensively to address the infrastructure backlog of the electricity grid and promote research in the energy sector.
Positions in Telecom Italia and Beyond
In 2014, Cattaneo became an independent director of Telecom Italia. In December of the same year, he joined the board of directors of Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori as an independent director, later becoming CEO in 2015.
Roles in Generali, Cementir, and Domus Italia
Also in 2014, Cattaneo was appointed a director of Generali, in addition to holding positions in Cementir and Domus Italia, a real estate company within the group of Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone.
Leadership in Telecom Italia and Italo
In March 2016, Cattaneo was appointed CEO of Telecom Italia. He announced his resignation in July 2017 after completing a turnaround phase with significant increases in customers and revenues. Subsequently, he returned as CEO of Italo - Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, of which he is also a shareholder.
The Founder of Itabus
In December 2014, Cattaneo joined the board of directors of Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori and in February 2015 was elected CEO. During his tenure, the company achieved its first positive balance. In 2021, he founded Itabus, a private long-distance bus transport company, becoming the controlling shareholder.
New Appointments
In 2023, Cattaneo was appointed CEO and General Manager of Enel and vice president of Endesa, roles of great importance in the energy sector. Following the acquisition of Itabus by Italo in 2023, Cattaneo remained a shareholder and Vice President of the company, relinquishing operational delegations.
Recognitions
Flavio Cattaneo has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the title of "man of the year" from Staffetta quotidiana in December 2011 and the title of "manager of the year" in December 2016 for significant improvements in the Telecom Italia Group.
International Recognitions
Internationally, he received the EEI International Utility Award as the best utility in Europe for stock performance during the periods 2006-2009 and 2010-2012, as well as the Lombard Elite Award for enhancing the country's competitiveness.