# Giovanni Ferrero

_Italian businessman_

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Last updated: 2026-10-30

> Giovanni Ferrero is an Italian billionaire businessman. He assumed leadership of the confectionery company Ferrero SpA after the death of his brother, Pietro Ferrero, in 2011. His personal fortune is estimated at US$48.3 billion in 2026 according to Forbes, making him the 37th richest person in the world, and the richest person in Italy.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 September 1964 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Farigliano ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Italy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P27))
- **Occupation:** entrepreneur; businessperson ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P106))
- **Education:** Lebanon Valley College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P69))
- **Awards:** honorary doctorate from the University of Parma; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222#P166))

## Questions

**When was Giovanni Ferrero born?**  
Giovanni Ferrero was born on 21 September 1964 in Farigliano.

**Where did Giovanni Ferrero study?**  
Giovanni Ferrero was educated at Lebanon Valley College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Giovanni Ferrero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Ferrero) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3767222](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3767222) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Giovanni Ferrero". DigiNepal. Last updated 30 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/giovanni-ferrero. Retrieved 6 November 2026.