About Riccardo Garrone
Lived 1936 – 2013 (aged 76). Riccardo Garrone was an Italian entrepreneur and businessperson.
Riccardo Garrone (23 January 1936 – 21 January 2013) was an Italian entrepreneur. He was the owner of Serie A association football club U.C. Sampdoria, and honorary chairman and CEO of Italian oil firm Erg.
Garrone was born in Genoa, and joined his family's firm of ERG before going into the business of football club ownership. He completed the takeover of UC Sampdoria from Enrico Mantovani in 2002, leading the one-time scudetto winners back into Serie A and European competitions thanks to his investments in the club.
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Who was Riccardo Garrone?
Italian entrepreneur (1936–2013)
When was Riccardo Garrone born?
Riccardo Garrone was born on 23 January 1936 in Genoa.
When did Riccardo Garrone die?
Riccardo Garrone died on 21 January 2013 in Grondona.
What was Riccardo Garrone's occupation?
Riccardo Garrone was an entrepreneur and businessperson.
What nationality was Riccardo Garrone?
Riccardo Garrone was Italian.
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