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GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Article 14 of the Company’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors – composed of 12 directors, including both executive and non-executive – is responsible for the management and strategic direction of the Group.

JOHN ELKANN

Executive Chairman
John Elkann is Executive Chairman of Ferrari N.V, Chief Executive Officer of EXOR and Chairman of Stellantis N.V.

Born in New York in 1976, Elkann earned a scientific baccalauréat from Lycée Victor Duruy in Paris and an engineering degree from Politecnico di Torino. He began his career in 2001 at General Electric, gaining international experience in Asia, Europe, and North America.

As Ferrari's Chair (since 2018) he has been bolstering the company's leadership in innovation, luxury and sport competitions while preserving its iconic legacy.

Elkann joined Fiat Group in 2003 and contributed to its growth and the eventual creation of Stellantis in 2021, one of the world’s largest automotive groups.

In 2009 Elkann established Exor, which is today the largest shareholder of companies such as CNH and Philips, in addition to Ferrari and Stellantis. In 2023, he founded Lingotto, a long-term investment management company. 

Elkann is a board member of Meta, and a trustee of MoMA. He chairs the Agnelli Foundation, a philanthropy focused on education. He is also a member of JP Morgan International Council and of Allianz International Advisory Board.

BENEDETTO VIGNA

Chief Executive Officer
Benedetto Vigna is Chief Executive Officer since September 2021.

Before joining Ferrari, he was President of STMicroelectronics’, Analog, MEMS and Sensors Group, since January 2016 and also a member of ST’s Executive Committee from May 31, 2018. Vigna joined ST in 1995 and founded the Company’s MEMS activities (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems). Under his guidance, ST’s MEMS sensors established the Company’s leadership with large OEMs in motion-activated user interfaces. His responsibilities were expanded to include connectivity, imaging and power solutions and he piloted a series of successful moves into new business areas, with a particular focus on the industrial and automotive market segments. During his career Vigna has filed more than 200 patents on micromachining, authored numerous publications and has sat on the Boards of several EU-funded programs including start ups as well as worldwide recognized Boards of Asian and American research centers. Benedetto Vigna graduated in Subnuclear Physics from the University of Pisa.

PIERO FERRARI

Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director
Mr. Piero Ferrari has been Vice Chairman of Ferrari S.p.A. since 1988.
He also serves as Chairman of HPE-COXA, is board member and Vice President of Ferretti Group. He was President of Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. from 1998 to 2014 and served as Chairman of the Italian Motor Sport Commission (CSAI) from 1998 to 2001 and BA SERVICE from 2000 to 2015. He was also a board member and Vice President of Banca Popolare dell’Emilia Romagna in Modena from 2002 to 2011 and from 2011 to 2014 respectively. The son of Ferrari’s founder Enzo Ferrari, Mr. Piero Ferrari covered a variety of management positions in the motor sport division of Ferrari from 1970 to 1988 with increasing responsibilities. His first position with Ferrari dates back to 1965 working on the production of the Dino 206 Competizione racing car. Mr. Piero Ferrari received an honorary degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II in 2004 and an Honorary Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in 2005. In 2004, Mr. Piero Ferrari was awarded the title of Cavaliere del Lavoro.

DELPHINE ARNAULT

Non-Executive Director

Born on April 4th 1975, Delphine Arnault graduated from the EDHEC Business School and the London School of Economics. She began her career at McKinsey & Company, the global management consultancy firm, where she was a Consultant for two years.

In 2001, she joined the Executive Committee of Christian Dior Couture where she directed several product lines. She was appointed Deputy General Manager of Christian Dior Couture in 2008 and in September 2013 Deputy General Manager of Louis Vuitton Malletier. She has been a board director of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE since 2003. Delphine was appointed to the board of Château Cheval Blanc, the Saint-Emilion premier grand cru classé in 2008. In 2002 she joined the board of Loewe, the celebrated Spanish leather goods company, and was appointed to Pucci’s board of directors in 2007. She was appointed to the boards of Céline in December 2011 and Christian Dior SE in April 2012. Delphine Arnault previously served as a director of both Havas and 21st Century Fox from 2013 to 2019. In 2021, she has been appointed to the Board of Gagosian and Phoebe Philo Limited. Since February 2023, Mrs. Delphine Arnault is the President and CEO of Christian Dior Couture.

FRANCESCA BELLETTINI

Non-Executive Director
Since July 2023, Francesca Bellettini is Kering Deputy Chief Executive Officer and since September 2013, she is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Yves Saint Laurent (part of the Kering Group), based in France.
Ms. Bellettini is a member of the Kering Group Executive Committee since 2013. Ms. Bellettini joined the Kering Group in 2003, occupying different executive roles. From 2003 until 2008 she worked in Gucci, Italy, first as Assistant to the President and Managing Director and, from 2005, as Strategic Planning Director and Associate Worldwide Merchandising Director. In 2008, she joined Bottega Veneta, Italy, as Worldwide Merchandising Director and from 2010 she became Worldwide Merchandising-Communication Director based in Switzerland. From 1999 until 2002, Ms. Bellettini worked in the Prada Group, Italy, first in the Planning and New Business Development Division of Prada and, in 2002, as Operations Manager of Helmut Lang. Previously, she worked in Compass Partners International, UK from 1998 to 1999, in Deutsche Morgan Grenfell, UK from 1996 to 1998 and in Goldman Sachs International, UK from 1994 to 1996. While graduating, she had an internship in Citibank, Italy in 1994. Ms. Bellettini graduated in Business Administration with focus on Finance at Bocconi University, Italy.

EDDY CUE

Non-Executive Director
Eddy Cue is Apple’s senior vice president of Services, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.
Eddy oversees the full range of Apple’s services, including Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Podcasts, the Apple TV app, and Apple TV+, as well as Apple Pay, Apple Card, Maps, Search Ads, Apple’s iCloud services, and Apple’s productivity and creativity apps. Eddy’s team has an excellent track record of building and strengthening world-class services that meet and exceed the high expectations of Apple’s customers, and offer creators and storytellers the opportunity to bring their creative visions to people around the world.
Eddy joined Apple in 1989 and leads a large organization of amazing people. Eddy was instrumental in creating the Apple online store in 1998, the iTunes Store in 2003, and the App Store in 2008. He also played a key role in developing Apple’s award-winning iLife suite of applications. In his early years at Apple, he was a successful manager of software engineering and customer support teams.
Eddy earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University. He serves on the Board of Trustees of both the Paley Center for Media and Duke University.

SERGIO DUCA*

Senior Non-Executive Director
Mr. Duca is member of the Statutory Auditors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane S.p.A. since 2022.

He also serves as Chairman of the board of auditors of ISPI (Institute for the Study of International Politics), as well as a member of the board of auditors of the Intesa San Paolo Foundation Onlus. Mr. Duca has previously served as director of Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası Anonim Şirketi from 2018 until April 2024, independent director of OSAI Automation System S.p.A. from November 2020 until October 2024, member of the board of Nedcommunity association from May 2019 until May 2022, member of the Statutory Auditors of BasicNet S.p.A. from 2017 until March 2022, Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Enel S.p.A. from April 2010 until May 2019, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orizzonte SGR S.p.A. from 2008 until 2016, Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Exor S.p.A. until May 2015, Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors and effective auditor of GTech until April 2015, member of the Board of ASTM S.p.A. and Chairman of the Audit Committee of ASTM S.p.A. from 2010 until 2013, Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors of Tosetti Value SIM and an independent director of Sella Gestione SGR until April 2010. From 1997 until July 2007, Mr. Duca was the Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A.. In addition, he has previously served as Chairman of the board of auditors of the Fondazione per la Scuola of Compagnia di San Paolo until February 2022, Chairman of the board of auditors of the Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation, Chairman of the board of auditors of Compagnia di San Paolo until May 2016, member of the Edison Foundation’s advisory board and the University Bocconi in Milan’s development committee, as well as Chairman of the Bocconi’s Alumni Association’s board of auditors and a member of the board of auditors of the ANDAF (Italian Association of Chief Financial Officers). As a certified chartered accountant and auditor, he acquired broad experience through the PricewaterhouseCoopers network as the external auditor of a number of significant Italian listed companies. Mr. Duca graduated with honors in Economics and Business from University Bocconi in Milan.


* “Chair” pursuant to Article 15.2 of the by-laws of Ferrari N.V.

JOHN GALANTIC

Non-Executive Director
John Galantic is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tod's Group.

He earned a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. After starting his career at Procter & Gamble in Italy, he held general management roles in Italy, the UK, and the USA at Glaxo SmithKline in Marketing and at Coty as President of Coty Americas, before joining Chanel in 2006. He was the Chief Operating Officer of Chanel Inc. until 2023 and joined the Board of Directors of Chanel Ltd. in 2018. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bacardi Ltd.. In 2023, he became an Operating Partner at Advent International and was appointed CEO of Tod’s S.p.A. in September 2024.

TOMMASO GHIDINI

Non-Executive Director
Tommaso Ghidini has been the Head of the Mechanical Department at the European Space Agency (ESA) since January 2023.

He leads engineers, managers, and scientists, providing core expertise in critical engineering disciplines for all current ESA space missions and technology development programs. His work also has direct applications in non-space industrial sectors, including automotive and motorsport, aviation, mobility, and defense.

Before joining ESA, he worked at Airbus, contributing to major European aerospace programs, including the A380, A350, and A400M civil and military aircraft, and at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), focusing on structural mechanics, advanced materials, and manufacturing technologies. He holds a mechanical engineering master degree from the University of Parma, Italy, and a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Paderborn, Germany, conducted at the Institute of Materials Research of DLR. His expertise spans high-performance engineering, strategic technology development, and cross-industry innovation.

In addition to his institutional role, he is an Adjunct Professor at Politecnico di Milano and serves as a Board Member of the same university. He also sits on the Advisory Boards of leading international research centers and industrial institutions in Europe and the U.S., driving advancements in aerospace, transportation, and energy technologies.

A multi-award-winning author and a licensed pilot of both airplanes and gliders, Dr. Ghidini was appointed in 2023 as an Officer of the Selected Reserve of the Italian Air Force with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Aeronautical Engineering Corps, where he actively contributes to the advancement of disruptive aerospace technologies and global competitiveness.

MARIA PATRIZIA GRIECO

Non-Executive Director
Maria Patrizia Grieco has been the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Anima Holding since March 2023. She has been also Chairperson of Assonime (the association of the Italian joint stock companies) since June 2021.
From May 2020 to March 2023 she was the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and from May 2014 to May 2020 she was the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Enel, the Italian company world leader in the utilities sector.
Having graduating in Law from the University of Milan, she started her career in 1977 at Italtel, where in 1994 she became chief of the Legal and General Affairs directorate. In 1999, she was appointed General Manager with the task of reorganizing and repositioning the company, and in 2002 she became Chief Executive Officer.
Subsequently, she held the positions of Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Informatica, Partner of Value Partners and Chief Executive Officer of the Group Value Team (today NTT Data).
From 2008 to 2013 she was Chief Executive Officer of Olivetti, where she also held the role of Chairperson from 2011.
She has been a member of the Board of Directors of Fiat Industrial, CIR and Endesa S.A. and currently serves on the Board of Ferrari and Amplifon. 
Mrs. Grieco is also a member of the Board of Directors of Bocconi University.
Maria Patrizia Grieco was Chairperson of the Italian Corporate Governance Committee from 2017 to 2021. 
During her mandate, the new Corporate Governance Code for Italian listed companies was issued.
In the framework of the G20 Italy, she was Chair of the "Integrity & Compliance" Task Force of the B20 Italy, which provided pragmatic solutions that embraced the renewed concepts of integrity and compliance, to create a better future through inclusion and positive impact. 
She was also a member of the G20 Business Advisory Board for the Italian Presidency, led by The European House - Ambrosetti. The Board supported the Italian Prime Minister providing contributions to the G20 agenda.

ADAM KESWICK

Non-Executive Director
Adam Keswick joined the Jardine Matheson Board in 2007 and was Deputy Managing Director of Jardine Matheson from 2012 to 2016. He was appointed chairman of Matheson & Co. in August 2016.
He has held a number of executive positions since joining the Jardine Matheson Group from N M Rothschild & Sons in 2001, including group strategy director and, thereafter, group managing director of Jardine Cycle & Carriage between 2003 and 2007. Mr Keswick is a director of Hongkong Land and Mandarin Oriental.
He is also a director of Ferrari N.V. and of Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum.
He was a director of DFI Retail Group until July 2024, director of Schindler until March 2024 and vice chairman of the supervisory board of Rothschild & Co until November 2023.
Mr Keswick attended Eton College and Edinburgh University where he received his Master of Arts degree in 1995.

MIKE VOLPI

Non-Executive Director
Mike Volpi is a General Partner at Index Ventures.

Mike joined Index in 2009 to establish the firm's North American activities. Mike invests primarily in enterprise software and artificial intelligence. He is currently serving on the boards of Aurora, Confluent, Clickhouse, Scale, Sonos, and Wealthfront, among others. Mike was previously a director of Ericsson and Fiat Chrysler Automotive. 

Prior to Index, Mike was Chief Strategy Officer and SVP/GM of Cisco's routing business, where he managed a P&L in excess of $10 billion in revenues. His team was responsible for the acquisition of over 70 companies, some of which were multi-billion deals. 

Mike has a B.S in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Stanford, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He currently serves on the Global Advisory Board of Stanford's Knight Hennessy Scholars program.