Francesco Merloni

Francesco Merloni (born 17 September 1925) is an Italian industrialist, engineer and politician who was a member of the Christian Democrats. He served as the minister of public works from 1992 to 1994. He led [[Merloni Termosanitari] ] until 2011.

Francesco Merloni
Minister of Public Works
In office
28 April 1993 – 9 May 1994
Prime MinisterCarlo Azeglio Ciampi
In office
28 June 1992 – 27 April 1993
Prime MinisterGiuliano Amato
Personal details
Born (1925-09-17) 17 September 1925
Fabriano
NationalityItalian
Political partyChristian Democracy (until 1992)
Olive Tree Coalition (1996)
Spouse(s)Cecilia Lazzarini
Alma materUniversity of Pisa

Early life and education

Merloni hails from a family who founded the Merloni group and created the brand, Ariston, among the others.[1] He was born in Fabriano on 17 September 1925.[2] He holds a degree in industrial engineering from the University of Pisa in 1953.[3][4]

Career

After graduation Merloni began his career in the family company, Merloni, in 1954 and worked there until 1972.[4] From 1972 to 1998 he was elected to the Italian senate.[2][4] He was a Christian Democrat senator until 1992.[2] He also served as a member of the Parliament.[1][3] In the elections of 1976, 1979, 1983 and 1987 he was elected deputy with the Christian Democrats.[4]

He was the public works minister in the cabinet led by Prime Minister Giuliano Amato from 28 June 1992 to 27 April 1993.[2][5] He retained his post in the next cabinet led by Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi from 28 April 1993 to 9 May 1994.[2] In the 1996 elections, he was elected to the Parliament with the Olive Tree Alliance.[4]

He led the Ariston Thermo Group until 2011.[1][6] He is now the Honorary Chairman.[3] In addition, he is the president of the "Aristide Merloni" Foundation, the national president of the UCID (Christian Union of Entrepreneurs and Managers) and vice president of AREL (Research and Legislation Agency).[3]

Personal life

Merloni married Cecilia Lazzarini and they have three children.[4] Merloni's son, Paolo, is also a businessman.[1]

Honors and awards

Merloni was awarded the Knight Grand Cross Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1994.[7] He was honored by Prix France Italie as best Italian entrepreneur of the year in France in 2003.[4]

References
  1. "Energetic People". Itogi (33): 24–27. 19 August 2013.
  2. "Francesco Merloni". Italian Senate. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  3. "Indesit Co Spa". Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  4. "Merloni Francesco". Who's who in Italy. Archived from the original on 8 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  5. John Tagliabue (10 March 1993). "Italian Energy Chief Held in Scandal". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
  6. "People Moving".
  7. "Dettaglio decorato". Italian Presidency. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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