Pietro Ferrero Jr. facts for kids
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Pietro Ferrero Jr.
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| Born | 11 September 1963 Farigliano, Italy
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| Died | 18 April 2011 (aged 47) Cape Town, South Africa
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| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | CEO of Ferrero SpA (1997–2011) |
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| Relatives | Pietro Ferrero (grandfather) Giovanni Ferrero (brother) |
Pietro Ferrero Jr. (born 11 September 1963 – died 18 April 2011) was an important Italian businessman. He was the co-CEO of the famous candy company Ferrero SpA. He led the company with his brother, Giovanni, from 1997 until he passed away in 2011.
About Pietro Ferrero Jr.
Pietro Ferrero Jr. was born in Turin, Italy. He was the older son of Michele Ferrero, who was a very successful businessman. Michele Ferrero helped make the Ferrero company a worldwide leader in sweets.
Pietro started working for the family business in 1985. He quickly learned a lot about the company. By 1992, he was in charge of all Ferrero's business in Europe. This was a very big job!
Leading the Ferrero Company
In 1997, Pietro became one of the company's two chief executive officers (CEOs). He shared this top leadership role with his brother, Giovanni. Together, they continued to grow the Ferrero company. They made sure that popular products like Nutella, Kinder Surprise, and Tic Tac were enjoyed by people all over the world.
His Passing
Pietro Ferrero Jr. sadly passed away on 18 April 2011. He was in South Africa, near Cape Town, when he had a heart attack while riding his bicycle. He was 47 years old.
Pietro Ferrero Jr. is remembered for his important role in the Ferrero company. He helped continue his family's legacy of making delicious treats for millions of people.
