Andrea Pignataro
Andrea Pignataro is an influential Italian entrepreneur and the founder of ION Group, a financial data and software company based in London. Born and raised in Bologna, Italy, he has built a financial empire valued at approximately €25 billion. A graduate of Salomon Brothers, Pignataro is recognized for his strategic acquisitions, including companies like Fidessa and Acuris, which have expanded ION's reach in the financial technology sector. He was in the news for his ambitious plan to develop a €2 billion technology hub in Anavyssos, Greece, which aims to consolidate ION's research and development activities currently spread across several countries. Collaborating with renowned architect Renzo Piano, Pignataro's project, while still in its early stages, could significantly bolster Greece's position as a technology and innovation hub in Europe.
Born on Jan 01, 1969 (56 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 3 | 5.67 | 0.11% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 66,393 | $2,000,000 | 2,196$ |
| Totals | 3 | 60,461,826 | 66,393 | $2,000,000 | 2,196$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Andrea Pignataro is under investigation for alleged tax evasion while being a prominent entrepreneur in the fintech sector.
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Italy:
Andrea Pignataro is the second richest man in Italy with an estimated wealth of over 27 billion dollars.
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Italy:
Andrea Pignataro is the owner of Ion, a fintech giant under investigation for tax evasion.
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Greece:
Andrea Pignataro is planning the creation of a technology hub in the Athenian Riviera with an investment of 2 billion euros.
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