Ronald P. Spogli | |
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United States Ambassador to Italy | |
In office August 10, 2005 – February 6, 2009 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Mel Sembler |
Succeeded by | David Thorne |
United States Ambassador to San Marino | |
In office March 8, 2007 – February 6, 2009 | |
President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | David Thorne |
Personal details | |
Born | 1948 (age 75–76) Los Angeles, California, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Diplomat |
Ronald P. Spogli (born 1948) is an American venture capitalist and politician. He is the former United States Ambassador to Italy and to San Marino. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 30, 2005,[1] after being nominated by President George W. Bush on June 9. He was preceded by Mel Sembler as ambassador to Italy and is the first American ambassador to San Marino from the United States. This new position was created as a result of the excellent relations between the two countries.[2]