Stefano Domenicali stepped into the role of President and CEO of Formula 1 at the start of 2021 following his departure as CEO and Chairman of Lamborghini, the iconic luxury automobile 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 Domenicali 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 has held many key roles in the automotive world and until December 2020 he was President of the FIA Single-Seater Commission, the governing body of many motor racing events including Formula 1. He is Chairman of the Automotive supply chain...Stefano Domenicali stepped into the role of President and CEO of Formula 1 at the start of 2021 following his departure as CEO and Chairman of Lamborghini, the iconic luxury automobile 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 Domenicali 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 has held many key roles in the automotive world and until December 2020 he was President of the FIA Single-Seater Commission, the governing body of many motor racing events including Formula 1. He is 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 Stefano Domenicali 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 Domenicali 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.moreless
Founded in 1950, Formula 1® is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as being the world’s most popular annual sporting series.
The Italian luxury car manufacturer was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini as a response to rivals in the market, including Ferrari. Lamborghini is a subsidiary of Audi and is owned by the German Volkswagen Group.
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Stefano was elected Chairman of the Automotive supply chain of Confindustria Emilia for the four-year period 2018-2022. The association represents the business community in the “manufacturing heart of Europe”, the Emilia-Romagna region in north-eastern Italy.
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Founded in 1904, the FIA is the governing body of many racing events, including Formula 1. The body represents motoring organisations as well as automobile users and advocates road safety globally.
Member 2015 (as President of Single-Seater Commission)
The World Motor Sport Council’s main responsibility is to revise motor sport regulations and to draft new guidelines to drive developments and innovation as well as to ensure the safety of participants. It operates within the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile).
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CSAI | Italian Motor Sports Commission
President of Single-Seater Commission
2003 - 2008
FIM | Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
Race Director
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Stefano reveals that Lamborghini might have plans for a full-electric car in the future, shares news about two new Lamborghini models, and talks about the impact the pandemic has had on their operations.
Stefano chats about Lamborghini’s award-winning SUV, the Urus, and shares how the vehicle encapsulates all the elements of the company’s luxury vehicles.
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Harvard Business School
Lecturer, Executive Education Program 2019
Boston, MA, USA
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