Italian economist and politician

1978-1979 – Italian industry minister

1982-1989, 1993-1994 – Chairman of Instituto per la Riconstruzione Industriale (IRI)

Founded Olive Tree coalition

1996-1998 – Prime minister of Italy

1999-2004 – President of Executive Commission of the European Union

Defeated Silvio Berlusconi by 0.06%

Married to Flavia Franzoni