Roberto Cingolani

Roberto Cingolani is the former CEO of Leonardo, a major Italian defense company with 30.2% state ownership. He is newsworthy due to his recent dismissal by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Cingolani had been leading Leonardo, reportedly building a 'protection dome,' and his removal has sparked controversy and shock in the stock market. The articles suggest Meloni's decision is perceived as misguided interference, particularly given Italy's low defense spending and the increasingly international nature of the defense industry. His departure raises concerns about industrial stability within Italy's defense sector and its implications for European partners.