Renato Soru | |
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President of Sardinia | |
In office 26 June 2004 – 27 February 2009 | |
Preceded by | Italo Masala |
Succeeded by | Ugo Cappellacci |
Member of the European Parliament for Italian Islands | |
In office 1 July 2014 – 1 July 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sanluri, Italy | 6 August 1957
Political party | Sardinia Project (2003–2007; 2023–present) |
Other political affiliations | DS (until 2003) Democratic Party (2007–2009; 2014–2019) Independent (2009–2014; 2019–2023) |
Alma mater | Bocconi University |
Renato Soru (born 6 August 1957) is an Italian politician and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the internet service company Tiscali, based in Cagliari. Forbes listed Soru as one of the world's richest people, with a net worth of over $4 billion as of September 2001.