Lapo Elkann

The head of Italy's Fiat dynasty Wednesday said he was "outraged" over allegations that his late grandfather, legendary industrialist Gianni Agnelli, was a tax dodger, a newspaper reported. John Elkann, whose family founded the automaker, hit out after an investigation was launched into alleged tax fraud linked to the fortune of Agnelli, a former Fiat tycoon and Italy's most famous industrialist. "I am outraged... by the strength of language and the false things (reported) about my grandfather Gianni Agnelli," who died in 2003, he told daily paper La Stampa, which is part to the family's business interests. Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger, ... Read Full Story

Creative Entrepreneur Lapo Elkann is the grandson of Gianni Agnelli. Together with his brother and sister he is the majority shareholder of the private parent company controlling Fiat Group. In 2007, he launched his own company, Italia Independent which creates unique objects, clothing and accessories. Prior to that he was in charge of Worldwide Brand Promotion for Fiat Group. In 2001, he was Dr. Henry Kissinger’s Personal Assistant. “To be independent means to write your own story everyday” In detail Having previously worked for Ferrari and Maserati in the Marketing Departments, Lapo moved to Fiat Auto S.p.a. in 2003, where he was in charge ... Read Full Story

MILAN (AFP) -- The head of Italy's Fiat dynasty Wednesday said he was "outraged" over allegations that his late grandfather, legendary industrialist Gianni Agnelli, was a tax dodger, a newspaper reported. John Elkann, whose family founded the automaker, hit out after an investigation was launched into alleged tax fraud linked to the fortune of Agnelli, a former Fiat tycoon and Italy's most famous industrialist. "I am outraged... by the strength of language and the false things (reported) about my grandfather Gianni Agnelli," who died in 2003, he told daily paper La Stampa, which is part to the family's business interests. Former US secretary of ... Read Full Story

Here are My Imaginary Boyfriend III, Fiat heir Lapo Elkann and his girlfriend, Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, two of the Official Beautiful Young (Rich) Things enjoying un apres-midi d’un fall in Washington Square Park, New York City: Well, that’s ONE way to fly under the kidnappers’ radar. All they need is the Olsen Twins and they’ll have enough for a spirited a round of Homeless or Hipster . Share This Read Full Story

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