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Stefano Domenicali

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

Bologna, IT

Biography

Stefano Domenicali is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lamborghini, the iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer.

A motor racing expert and leader in the industry, for many years Stefano worked at another of Italy’s most recognisable brands, Ferrari, where his most recent role was Team Principal of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team. He is credited with much of the team’s success, and Ferrari last won a Formula 1 World Championship under Stefano’s leadership.

Before becoming Team Principal, Stefano held several other significant positions at Ferrari including F1 Team Manager, Head of HR and Sponsorship within the racing department and International Race Director at Mugello racetrack. He joined Ferrari after graduating from the University of Bologna.

Stefano holds many key roles in the automotive world and is currently President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Single-Seater Commission, the governing body of many motor racing events including Formula 1. He is also Chairman of the Automotive supply chain of Confindustria Emilia and has previously served as a member of the F1 Commission and as President of the CSAI Single-Seater Commission.

In 2020 he became a Vice-President of the Altagamma Foundation (Fondazione Altagamma), an organisation that represents the interests of some of Italy’s most famous luxury brands. He is also a Board Member of Brunello Cucinelli, a premium Italian fashion label that combines style with sustainability.

A native Italian, Stefano attended the University of Bologna from where he graduated with a degree in Economics and Business Administration. He regularly lectures at academic institutions around the world including Stanford University and Harvard Business School in the US. In 2002 Stefano was awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Officer), and in 2019 he was promoted to Commendatore.

Stefano Domenicali’s Newsfeed

CNA Luxury

Lamborghini’s CEO isn’t too worried about the carmaker’s future. Here’s why

Stefano Domenicali, CEO and Chairman of Lamborghini, is confident that that Lamborghini will move onwards and upwards despite the Coronavirus pandemic, “Our strategy has not changed at all. We want everyone to realise we’re not stopping, we’re moving ahead. From now until the end of the year, the only thing that’s going to be different is how we present our new products.”

The Times of India

How Lamborghini navigated crisis with masks

Stefano Domenicali, CEO and Chairman of Lamborghini, said, “ We very quickly adapted parts of our factory in mid-March in order to produce surgical masks and protective shields…Work on this solidarity initiative was carried out entirely by personnel of our saddlery that produce the interiors and speciality customisation for Lamborghini cars.”

Stefano Domenicali’s Background

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

2016 - Present

Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. is an Italian luxury car manufacturer that was founded by Ferruccio Lamborghini in 1963 to compete with other luxury car manufacturers in the market, including Ferrari. Lamborghini is a subsidiary of Audi and is owned by the German Volkswagen Group.

Audi AG

Vice President, New Business Initiatives

2014 - 2016

Ingolstadt, DE

Audi AG is a German car maker that produces luxury vehicles, and a member of the Volkswagen group. Audi has its roots in Ingolstadt, Bavaria and is one of the best-selling luxury car brands in the world. Its slogan “Vorsprung durch Technik” means "Being Ahead through Technology".

Ferrari S.p.A.

Racing Department - Team Principal

2008 - 2014

Maranello, IT

Ferrari S.p.A. was founded in 1939 by Enzo Ferrari under Alfa Romeo’s race division. The first of the luxury sports cars was built in 1940. The company is based in Maranello, Italy and in 2014 Brand Finance recognised Ferrari at the most powerful brand in the world.

Ferrari S.p.A.

Formula 1 - Team Manager F1 and Staff

2004 - 2007

Maranello, IT

Ferrari S.p.A.

Formula 1 - Team Manager

1998 - 2003

Maranello, IT

Ferrari S.p.A.

Racing Department - Head of Human Resources & Sponsorship

1996 - 1997

Maranello, IT

Ferrari S.p.A.

Racing Department - Head of Business Planning/Control & International Race Director at Mugello Circuit

1993 - 1995

Maranello, IT

Ferrari S.p.A.

Racing Department - Head of Corporate Tax Unit & International Race Director at Mugello Circuit

1991 - 1992

Maranello, IT

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Current Non-Executive Positions

FIA | Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

Head of Single-Seater Commission

2015 - Present

Paris, FR

FIA, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, is an automobile association that was founded in 1904. It is the governing body of many racing events, including Formula 1. The body represents motoring organisations and as well as automobile users and advocates for road safety around the world.

Fondazione Altagamma

Vice-President of the Board of Directors

2020 - Present

The Altagamma Foundation was set up in 1992 and represents Italian luxury brands, with members from many different sectors including fashion, design, food, hospitality, jewellery, cars and yachts.

Confindustria Emilia

Chairman, Automotive Industry

2019 - Present

Stefano was elected Chairman of the Automotive supply chain of Confindustria Emilia for the four-year period 2018-2022. The organisation represents the business community of the Emilia-Romagna region in north eastern Italy, sometimes described as the manufacturing heart of Europe.

Confindustria

Member, Foreign Investors Advisory Board

2019 - Present

Confindustria is the main association representing service companies and manufacturing in Italy, with a voluntary membership of more than 150,000 companies of all sizes, employing a total of 5,437,488 people.

Brunello Cucinelli

Board Member

May 2020 - Present

Perugia, IT

Brunello Cucinelli is a premium Italian clothing brand that designs ranges for both men and women. The company has an ethical approach to production and maintains that craftsmanship and quality are essential to the brand.

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Previous Non-Executive Positions

UEFA Organisation Committee

Member, European Championship 2019

UEFA, the Union of European Football Associations, is the governing body of European football and represents over 50 national football associations across Europe.

FIA World Motor Sport Council

Member 2015 (as President of Single-Seater Commission)

The World Motor Sport Council operates within FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) with the primary responsibility of revising current motor sport regulations as well as drafting new regulations to ensure the safety of all participants as well as drive innovation and new developments.

F1 Commission

Member

2009 - 2014

The F1 Commission is responsible for processing changes or issues raised by the Sporting and Technical Working Groups and presenting these to the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council for approval.

CSAI | Italian Motor Sports Commission

President of Single-Seater Commission

2003 - 2008

FIM | Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme

Race Director

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is an international motorcycle racing governing body that represents over a hundred motorcycle associations.

Moto GP

Race Director

Moto Grand Prix is a leading motorcycle racing event that is held on road circuits and is organised and governed by the FIM, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.

CSAI | Italian Motor Sports Commission

Steward and Race Director

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Media

Bloomberg | Lamborghini CEO: Too Early for a Full-Electric Car

Interviewee

Jul 2020

In an interview with Bloomberg, Stefano talks about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on Lamborghini’s operations as he shares news about the launch of two of their new models and reveals that a full-electric car is a consideration for the future.

The Wheel Network

Interviewee

Dec 2019

Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT

Stefano talks about Lamborghini’s Urus, the brand’s award-winning SUV that embodies all the traditional elements of the company’s luxury sports cars.

Geneva Motor Show| Lamborghini

Interviewee

Mar 2019

Geneva, CH

Automotive journalist, Jason Barlow, interviews Stefano at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, where he discusses the Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder.

Luxury Asia

Interviewee

Jul 2020

Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT

Stefano talks about one of Lamborghini’s limited edition models, the Sián Roadster, which he says will be produced in small quantities and is already sold out.

Official F1 Podcast | Stefano Domenicali

Interviewee

Sep 2018

Sant'Agata Bolognese, IT

Stefano is interviewed on the Official F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast, where he talks about his career in the automotive industry and his experience in managing auto racing.

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Awards

Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Commendatore

2019

Stefano was made an Officer of The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 2002, and in 2019 was promoted to the rank of Commendatore. The Order of Merit is the highest-ranking honour of the Republic and is awarded for merit in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities.

Academic Appointments

SDA Bocconi School of Management

Lecturer, Sports Management Projects & Initiatives

2010 - Present

Milan, IT

SDA Bocconi School of Management is the graduate business school of Bocconi University based in Milano, Italy. The school offers specialised Master programmes, MBAs as well as other executive post-graduate programmes.

Harvard Business School

Lecturer, Executive Education Program 2019

Boston, MA, USA

The Harvard Business School Executive Education program links with leading businesses to help develop the leadership teams they need for successful transformation.

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Stefano Domenicali’s Education

Bologna University

Degree in Economics & Business Administration