About William Salice
Lived 1933 – 2016 (aged 83). William Salice was an Italian manager, businessperson and inventor.
William Salice ("sah-lee-chee"; 18 July 1933 – 29 December 2016) was an Italian businessman. He was employed at Ferrero SpA, where he was credited as the inventor of Kinder Eggs.
Life and career
Salice was born on 18 July 1933, in the Italian comune of Casei Gerola.
He thought up the concept of Kinder Surprise Eggs in the late sixties, while researching alternative uses for the manufacturer's easter egg chocolate moulds, which went unused most of the year. It provides free courses for young aspiring entrepreneurs.
Salice died on 29 December 2016, in the town of Pavia, after suffering a stroke. He was 83.
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Who was William Salice?
Italian businessman (1933-2016)
When was William Salice born?
William Salice was born on 18 July 1933 in Casei Gerola.
When did William Salice die?
William Salice died on 29 December 2016 in Pavia.
What was William Salice's occupation?
William Salice was a manager, businessperson and inventor.
What nationality was William Salice?
William Salice was Italian.
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