Lapo Elkann | |
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Born | Lapo Edovard Elkann 7 October 1977 New York City, U.S. |
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Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) |
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Family | Agnelli family |
Lapo Edovard Elkann (born 7 October 1977) is an Italian businessman, philanthropist, and socialite. He is the chairman, founder, and majority shareholder (53.37%) of the Italia Independent Group.[1][2] He is also the president and founder of Garage Italia Customs and Independent Ideas,[3] as well as a member of the board of directors of Ferrari N.V. and responsible for the promotion of the Fiat Group brand. He is the great-grandson of Fiat S.p.A. founder Giovanni Agnelli,[4] the grandson of Gianni Agnelli,[5] who is the former controlling CEO and controlling shareholder of Fiat Automobiles,[6] and the brother of John Elkann.[7][8][9]