Massimo Ferrarese

Massimo Ferrarese (born 28 January 1962) is an Italian politician, sports executive and entrepreneur. He served as president of the Province of Brindisi from 2009 to 2012.

Life and career Born in Francavilla Fontana, Ferrarese graduated from the Istituto Tecnico Commerciale Calò in 1981 and studied economics and commerce at the University of Bari Aldo Moro. He is an entrepreneur in the construction, industrial prefabrication and tourism sectors. From 2004 to 2009, he was president of Confindustria Brindisi and served on its national executive committee from 2007 to 2009.

In 2004, Ferrarese acquired a basketball club in Serie B2 and established New Basket Brindisi. As owner and patron, he oversaw its promotion to the top division, winning three championships and a Legadue Italian Cup. He remained honorary president until 2015.

In 2010, he founded the political movement "Noi Centro". He was elected vice president of the Union of Italian Provinces in 2012 and resigned as provincial president in October of that year.