Gabriele Volpi

Gabriele Volpi
Born (1943-06-29) 29 June 1943 (age 81)
Recco, Italy
NationalityItalian
Nigerian
Known forOwner (former), Spezia Calcio
Owner (former), HNK Rijeka
Owner, Pro Recco
SpouseRosi Volpi
Children2

Gabriele Volpi (born 29 June 1943) is an Italian-born Nigerian businessman, active in various sectors in Nigeria and Angola, the former owner of Italian football club Spezia Calcio and Croatian football club HNK Rijeka.

Early life

Gabriele Volpi was born in Recco, province of Genoa, Italy on 29 June 1943.[1]

Career

He moved to Nigeria in the 1970s, and became a naturalized citizen.[2]

His holding company Orlean Invest Holding includes all of his Nigerian businesses including Intels Oilfield, Port Harcourt.[3]

Gabriele Volpi (Male Residence Hall) at the American University of Nigeria is named after him.[4]

Sports clubs

Volpi owns the Italian water polo club Pro Recco.[5][6] From September 2013 until December 2017 he was also the owner of the Croatian football club HNK Rijeka, and he also owned Italian football club Spezia Calcio from 2008 and 2021, and Italian football club Arzachena from 2019 to 2023.

Personal life

He is married to Rosi Volpi,[7] and has two sons, Simone and Matteo, who both work in his businesses.[3]

Volpi owned a 60-metre yacht, Givi.[8] Currently owns the 75-metre yacht, "Boadicea".[9]

References

  1. ^ Gessi Adamoli (2007-07-06). "Volpi, da O Vittorio al Caimano 'Il ciclo è appena cominciato' - la Repubblica.it". Ricerca.repubblica.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  2. ^ "Gabriele Volpi: A true statesman, patriot". Ship & Ports. October 30, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Nicola Capuzzo. "Gabriele Volpi leads the investment pool for the new Badagry super port in Nigeria - Ship2Shore". Ship2shore.it. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  4. ^ "Gabriele Volpi - American University of Nigeria". Aun.edu.ng. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  5. ^ "The owner of Spezia Calcio, one of Italy's richest and least-known men". Italy24.ilsole24ore.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  6. ^ "Italian businessman Gabriele Volpi takes control of FC Rijeka - Football News". Sports.ndtv.com. 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  7. ^ "Nigeria: Intels, Only Company in Nigeria Fully IMS Certified". AllAfrica.com. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  8. ^ "Superyacht GIVI - Gabriele Volpi - Orlean Invest". Superyachtfan.com. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
  9. ^ "Inside BOADICEA Yacht • Amels • 1999 • Value $50M • Owner Gabriele Volpi". Superyachtfan.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.