Eugenio Colucci was born in Lucera (Foggia) on 9 January 1946. He graduated in Economics and Business Studies, and is enrolled in the Auditors’ Register. He began his career in 1969 with auditing firm Arthur Andersen, where he rose to become a partner. He now provides financial and accountancy consultancy services for private clients. He has been a member of the Executive Committee and subsequently advisor to the Italian Accountancy Association. Eugenio Colucci is a director and Chairman of the Internal Control Committee of EXOR S.p.A., a permanent statutory auditor of Autogrill S.p.A., and a member of the Audit Committee of Ferrero International S.A..