Giovanni Castellucci

Giovanni Castellucci

politician Italy

Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, who led the company from 2005 to 2019. He is currently on trial regarding the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which tragically resulted in the loss of 43 lives in August 2018. Castellucci has publicly expressed his feelings of responsibility for the management of the bridge but maintains that he is not guilty of any wrongdoing. During the trial proceedings, he has emphasized the emotional impact of the disaster and his commitment to cooperating with investigations and supporting the victims' families. His defense includes a rebuttal against accusations of reducing maintenance investments to increase dividends, asserting that the company's spending on maintenance was appropriate. Castellucci's case has drawn significant public attention, reflecting broader concerns about infrastructure safety and corporate responsibility in Italy.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
108,831
Power
3,600$
Sentiment
3.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 3 3.67 0.15% +20% 60,461,826 108,831 $2,000,000 3,600$
Totals 3 60,461,826 108,831 $2,000,000 3,600$
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Recent Mentions

Italy Italy: Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia and is currently on trial for the Morandi bridge disaster. 4

Corriere della Sera: Morandi, Castellucci parla per 5 ore «Dai tecnici mai nessun dubbio»

Italy Italy: Giovanni Castellucci is on trial for his role in the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, claiming he feels responsible but not guilty. 5

Corriere della Sera: Ponte Morandi, Castellucci in tribunale: «Mi sento responsabile, ma non colpevole del crollo»