Ezio Maria Simonelli, a prominent figure in the Italian economic and sports world, was elected president of the Lega Serie A with 14 votes in favor, exceeding the consensus obtained by his predecessors Paolo Dal Pino and Lorenzo Casini. The accountant born in 1958, originally from Macerata, was chosen by the clubs during today's assembly after two rounds of voting.
In the first round, Simonelli had stopped at 11 preferences, but in the second round he channeled three more votes towards himself, reaching the necessary quorum. He is not new to the Lega Serie A: in the past he held the role of regent and distinguished himself for his experience and mediation skills.
Simonelli is not a new face to Lega Serie A: in the past he held the role of regent and has gained a long experience in the sector. Close to the figure of Silvio Berlusconi, for whom he worked as an accountant, had also attempted to run for the presidency of the Serie B League three years ago, but was defeated by Mauro Balata.
Graduated in Economics and Commerce at the University of Perugia, he is a chartered accountant and auditor. Managing partner of the tax law firm Simonelli Associati, based in Milan, he has built a solid and diversified career. During his professional career, he was close to the Fininvest galaxy, holding roles in the boards of auditors of Mediaset and Mondadori.
He was also chairman of the Board of Auditors of Sisal Group and effective auditor of important companies such as Recordati and F2i Sgr. On LinkedIn he describes himself as a professional expert in complex areas such as Transfer Pricing, corporate planning, debt restructuring and international accounting principles (GAAP).
Article published on 20 December 2024 - 18:25
Ezio Simonelli is a character who has done a lot for the world of football and the economy in Italy. It is interesting to see how his experience can influence the Lega Serie A in the future, even if there were some doubts.
It is true that Simonelli has a long career behind him, but more and more is expected from someone who leads such an important league. Expectations are high and it will be difficult to maintain them.