Giovanni Ferrero | |
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| Born | 21 September 1964 Farigliano, Italy |
| Education | European Schools |
| Alma mater | Lebanon Valley College |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Richest person in Italy |
| Title | Executive chairman, Ferrero SpA |
| Spouse | Paola Rossi |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Michele Ferrero Maria Franca Fissolo |
| Relatives | Pietro Ferrero (grandfather) Pietro Ferrero Jr. (brother) |
Giovanni Ferrero (Italian pronunciation: [dʒoˈvanni ferˈrɛːro]; born 21 September 1964) is an Italian writer and businessman. He assumed the leadership of the confectionery company Ferrero SpA after the death of his brother Pietro Ferrero in 2011. His personal fortune is estimated at $43.8 billion in 2024 according to Forbes, making him the 26th richest in the world, and richest person in Italy.[1][2]