Francesco Starace (Roma 1955)
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| Place of birth | Rome |
| Year of birth | Born in 1955 |
| Activity | CEO |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Sector | Energy |
| Website | https://www.francescostarace.it/ |
| Company | EQT Partners |
Francesco Starace: the career of the CEO committed to the sustainable transformation of energy [1]
Francesco Starace: biography of the manager
Francesco Starace: the beginnings of his career
Francesco Starace was born in Rome on September 22, 1955. After graduating in Nuclear Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and various work experiences at General Electric, ABB Group, and Alstom Power, he joined the Enel Group in 2000, the largest utility in Italy and one of the major energy companies in Europe. Initially, he held the position of Head of the International Division.
Over the years, Francesco Starace has held several senior roles at Enel. In 2002, he was appointed General Manager of Enel Green Power, the group's company focused on renewable energy. In 2005, he became Head of the Energy and Gas Division in Italy, while in 2008 he was appointed Head of the International Division.
Francesco Starace: the rise to CEO of Enel
In 2014, Francesco Starace was appointed CEO of Enel, succeeding Fulvio Conti. In this role, he led the company through a profound transformation, increasingly focusing on renewable energy and digitalization. Under his leadership, Enel set the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral company by 2050. Additionally, he initiated a process of divesting non-strategic activities and acquiring new companies in the renewable energy sector.
Francesco Starace: the end of the Enel era and entry into EQT Partners
In May 2023, Francesco Starace left his position as CEO of Enel (succeeded by Flavio Cattaneo) and shortly thereafter joined the EQT Infrastructure Advisory Team at EQT Partners, a subsidiary of EQT Group.
Francesco Starace: recognitions
Francesco Starace has been recognized as one of the most influential CEOs in the world by Forbes magazine. Additionally, he has received numerous awards for his leadership in the energy sector, including the "CEO of the Year" award from the Financial Times.
Francesco Starace: social commitment
Francesco Starace is also engaged in social and philanthropic activities. He has served as president of the Enel Foundation, the group's foundation that focuses on sustainable development projects, and founded the Starace Foundation, which promotes social innovation.
Francesco Starace: personal life
Francesco Starace is married and has two children. He is passionate about music and contemporary art, and has a collection of artworks that he displays in his home in Rome.