Marco De Benedetti

Born in Turin 9 September 1962, Marco De Benedetti earned a degree in History and Economics in 1984 from Wesleyan University and a masters in Business Administration in 1987 from the Wharton Business School. From July 1999 to July 2005 he filled the role of CEO of TIM S.p.A. and from July 2005 to October 2005 he was CEO of Telecom Italia S.p.A. Since November 2005, Mr De Benedetti has been Managing Director of the Carlyle Group and Co-President, Europe of Carlyle. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Cofide S.p.A., CIR S.p.A., Moncler S.p.A., NBTY, Inc., Marelli Motori S.p.A., Twin-Set Simona Barbieri S.r.l. (where he is also Chair), Comdata S.p.A., CEP Advisors S.r.l., Marco de Benedetti Consulting S.r.l. (where he is also Chair), Fratelli De Benedetti S.p.A. (where he is also Chair) and Save the Children Italy.