Ferrari turns to tech world for its new CEO

[Bili]

Ferrari turns to tech world for its new CEO​

Benedetto Vigna from chip maker STMicrolectronics will have task of transforming automaker in the age of electric driving and digital gadgetry

MILAN -- Ferrari has turned to a tech executive to navigate the transition towards electrification in the automotive industry, appointing Benedetto Vigna as its new boss.

Vigna, a 52-year-old Italian national, currently leads the biggest division of Franco-Italian chip maker STMicrolectronics. He replaces former CEO Louis Camilleri who retired in December citing personal reasons, after being in the role for nearly two and a half years.

Ferrari Chairman John Elkann, the scion of Agnelli family which controls Ferrari through its investment company Exor, said the company was "delighted" to welcome Vigna as its new CEO.

"His deep understanding of the technologies driving much of the change in our industry, and his proven innovation, business-building and leadership skills, will further strengthen Ferrari and its unique story of passion and performance, in the exciting era ahead," Elkann said in a statement on Wednesday.

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[AlexB]

Tech hardware guy as CEO of speciality OEM should be interesting…but then again when the previous person came from a cigarette company……