The 10 Wealthiest Italians in 2024: From Ferrero to Armani

The Italian financial elite shows interesting dynamics in 2024, with Giovanni Ferrero firmly maintaining the top position with a net worth of $42 billion. Despite a $1.8 billion decrease since April, the Piedmontese confectionery empire continues to dominate the national economic scene.

In second place, we find Andrea Pignataro, founder of Ion Group, with a net worth of $26.3 billion, while the podium is completed by Giorgio Armani, who has increased his empire to $12.3 billion, marking a $1 billion growth.

The fourth position sees an interesting tie between two different sectors: Piero Ferrari, with his stake in the Maranello automotive giant, and Giancarlo Devasini of Tether, both with a net worth of $9.2 billion. Following them is Massimiliana Landini Aleotti of the Menarini pharmaceutical group, in sixth position with $6.9 billion.

The seventh position is shared by luxury power couple Patrizio Bertelli and Miuccia Prada, both with a net worth of $6.2 billion, while the final positions in the top 10 are occupied by Sergio Stevanato, leader in pharmaceutical packaging with $5.7 billion, and Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone from the construction sector with $5.6 billion.

Here’s the complete list:

1 | Giovanni Ferrero Net worth: $42 billion

2 | Andrea Pignataro Net worth: $26.3 billion

3 | Giorgio Armani Net worth: $12.3 billion

4 | Piero Ferrari Net worth: $9.2 billion

5 | Giancarlo Devasini Net worth: $9.2 billion

6 | Massimiliana Landini Aleotti Net worth: $6.9 billion

7 | Patrizio Bertelli Net worth: $6.2 billion

8 | Miuccia Prada Net worth: $6.2 billion

9 | Sergio Stevanato and family Net worth: $5.7 billion

10 | Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone Net worth: $5.6 billion