Vittorio Merloni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vittorio Merloni
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Vittorio Merloni
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| Born | 30 April 1933 Fabriano, Italy
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| Died | 18 June 2016 (aged 83) Fabriano, Italy
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| Known for | Founder, Indesit |
Vittorio Merloni (born April 30, 1933 – died June 18, 2016) was an important Italian businessman. He was known for starting and leading big companies. He was the special leader of Indesit, a famous company that makes home appliances. He also led Fineldo, his family's company that owned Indesit and other businesses.
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Early Life and Education
Vittorio Merloni was the son of Aristide Merloni. He grew up in Italy. He went to the University of Perugia where he studied economics and commerce. This means he learned a lot about business and how money works.
Building a Business Empire
Vittorio Merloni started his business journey in the 1960s. He worked in his family's company first. In 1975, he created his own company called Merloni Elettrodomestici. This company later changed its name to Indesit in 2005.
He was the chairman, or head, of Indesit for a long time. He held this important job until April 29, 2010. After that, his son Andrea took over as chairman. Vittorio then became the honorary chairman, meaning he was still a respected advisor.
Indesit is a very big company. It has been listed on the Milan stock exchange since 1987. This means people can buy and sell parts of the company there. Indesit is one of Europe's top makers of large home appliances. They create things like washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, fridges, and ovens.
Leadership and Awards
Vittorio Merloni also led other important groups in Italy. He became the president of Confindustria. This is a big group that helps businesses and employers in Italy. He held this job for four years.
In 1984, he received a special award called "Cavaliere del lavoro." This means "Knight of Labour" and it's given to people who have done great things in business. In the same year, he became president of Centromarca. This is a group for Italian brands.
In 2001, he started a four-year term as president of Assonime. This is another important group for large companies in Italy. That same year, he received a special university degree. It was an honorary doctorate in management engineering from the Politecnico di Milano. This award recognized his amazing achievements in business.
Vittorio Merloni received many other awards too. In 2003, he was made a "Commander of the Order of the British Empire." This was a special award from the United Kingdom. It came two years after Indesit bought a UK brand called Hotpoint.
In 2004, he won the Leonardo Award for Internationalization. This award recognized his efforts to help Italian businesses grow around the world. In 2005, he received the GEI award in New York City. This award honored his work in trade and industry. It showed how much he helped improve Italy's image abroad.
Personal Life
Vittorio Merloni was married to Franca Carloni. They had four children together. Their names are Maria Paola, Andrea, Antonella, and Aristide. He passed away on June 18, 2016, when he was 83 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Vittorio Merloni para niños
