Luca Cordero di Montezemolo

Montezemolo sought approximately 50 million euros in damages from a broker and other defendants in London, claiming to have been a victim of fraud or wrongdoing involving investments.

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Montezemolo chaired Alitalia during a period of very substantial losses and difficult restructuring. He publicly acknowledged daily losses of approximately 500 000 euros and defended a strategic shift towards long-haul routes.

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Tensions between Montezemolo and Sergio Marchionne over sporting performance, strategy and integration into FCA culminated in 2014 with Montezemolo's departure from the Ferrari chairmanship after twenty-three years.

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Direct responsibility

Montezemolo condemned the layout of Ostiense station used by Italo as a 'cage' intended to disadvantage the private operator against Ferrovie dello Stato/RFI, triggering a public dispute over access to infrastructure.

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Protagonist is the complainant

At the instigation of Ferrari and Montezemolo, FOTA announced in 2009 its intention to establish a rival Formula One championship in response to the FIA's new budget and governance rules.

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Direct responsibility

During his Confindustria presidency, Montezemolo repeatedly criticised governments and parties, notably over reforms, taxes and what he viewed as the delegitimisation of business. Exchanges with Silvio Berlusconi were sometimes particularly harsh.

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Personally implicated

As a senior organiser of the 1990 World Cup, Montezemolo was associated with strong controversy over costs, infrastructure delays and accidents on preparatory construction sites.

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