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Nerio Alessandri

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Nerio Alessandri

President and founder of Technogym and the Wellness Foundation

``The greater the number of people experiencing Wellness is, the better the world will be. Strength of will and determination have allowed this ideal not to remain a utopia but to become the banner of a transformation and a peaceful revolution that personally involves each of us.``

Nerio Alessandri was born in Cesena on April 8th, 1961. After education as an industrial designer, in 1983, at just 22 years of age, he founded Technogym, today’s world leading company offering products and services for Wellness and rehabilitation.

The first pieces of gym equipment, designed and built in his own garage, are the result of his enthusiasm for sport, his skills as a designer and his passion for design. In the early 90’s, Alessandri defines the Wellness concept, a lifestyle which aims at improving the quality of life thanks to regular physical activity, a healthy diet and a positive mental attitude. A profoundly Italian concept whose roots are to be found in the ancient Roman saying “mens sana in corpore sano” and which very soon asserts itself on the market as the evolution of the American fitness concept.

Today, Technogym is world leader in the Fitness and Wellness solutions sector and has equipped 80,000 wellness centers and over 200,000 homes around the world. It is estimated that approximately 40 million people use Technogym products every day. The company employs about 2,000 people in 14 branches across Europe, the Unites States, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and South America and exports 90% of what is manufactured to over 100 countries.

In September 2012, in the presence of Italian Chairman Giorgio Napolitano and Bill Clinton, the company celebrated the opening of the Technogym Village, the company’s new headquarters which is home to the center for research and innovation, the manufacturing plant and a large wellness center dedicated to physical activity, interior design and the wellness culture.

Technogym was chosen as Official Supplier the Olympic Games for 7 times: Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016 and Pyeongchang 2018. In addition to the commitment on the Olympic world, also the most prestigious sport clubs in the world cooperate with Technogym for the athletic training of their champions such as: Milan, Inter, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea in football, Ferrari and McLaren in the Formula 1, Olimpia Basket – Armani Jeans Milan in basket, just to quote some references. Moreover, athletes and champions like Nadal e Marco Belinelli train with Technogym. Technogym was also Official Global Partner of EXPO Milan 2015.

In 2003, after twenty years of commitment in the Wellness sector, he created the Wellness Foundation, a non-profit organization for the promotion of Wellness Lifestyle and a concrete expression of the social responsibility of the entrepreneur Nerio Alessandri.

The Wellness Foundation collaborates with public and private institutions, universities, research centres and all public and private entities that are committed to improve people’s health and quality of life and a sustainable society. The spreading of healthy lifestyles can help achieve balanced socio-economic development. Through the Wellness Foundation, Nerio Alessandri intends to put at the service of this ambitious goal the experience and knowledge acquired in his work. Since the very beginning, one of the most important tasks of Wellness Foundation has been to lead and promote the “Wellness Valley” project, with an aim to create in Romagna the first district in the world for Wellness expertise and quality of life.

Nerio Alessandri’s professional milestones

In 2001 the President of the Italian Republic names Alessandri “Cavaliere del Lavoro” (Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour), making him the youngest-ever holder of this title in the history of the Republic.

In November 2003 he receives the national award as “Entrepreneur of the Year 2003” following which he represents Italy at the “World Entrepreneur of the Year” contest.

At the start of 2003 he becomes a shareholder of Enervit, leader in the sports nutrition sector.

In 2003 Nerio Alessandri establishes the Wellness Foundation, a no-profit entity supporting scientific research, health education and the promotion of a Wellness lifestyle. The Foundation conducts specific projects, both at national and international levels, in the field of health, education and research.

In March 2004, he is named member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Italian Industrialists (Confindustria); this mandate is renewed in 2008 for the subsequent four years.

In April 2004 he receives an honorary degree (Laurea Honoris Causa) from the Faculty of Sport Sciences at the University of Urbino.

In November 2004 the President of the Italian Republic awards Alessandri with the 2004 Leonardo Award for Italian Quality.

In April 2005 he receives an honorary degree (Laurea ad Honorem) from the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Bologna.

In 2006 he acquires shares in Starpool, a company specializing in the design and construction of saunas and spas.

In November 2007 the United States Chamber of Commerce names Nerio Alessandri Entrepreneur of the Year in the economics category.

In 2009 he is appointed Vice President of the Leonardo Committee, entity which sustains and promotes Italian products throughout the world.

In September 2009 Nerio Alessandri is named “World Heart Champion” by the World Heart Federation, the cardiology association connected with the World Health Organization, for his commitment to promoting Wellness and a healthy lifestyle.

In January 2010 Nerio Alessandri is a guest at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he promotes the ``Workplace wellness`` conference, demonstrating how wellness acts as a strategic tool for competitiveness in business.

In May 2010 he receives the Guido Carli Award in the category for “Corporate Social Responsibility”.

In 2010 he receivesADI Design Index Honorable Mention for Technogym Design Center;

In 2011 the “Gioca Wellness” project (Play Wellness) is included by Michelle Obama in the “Let’s Move for a Better World” program;

In 2013 he receives the “Stella d’Oro” award from the Italian Olympic Committee, as an acknowledgement for the constant commitment in promoting an innovative and international entrepreneurial culture and in sustaining the Wellness lifestyle

In February 2014 he receives the Master Honoris Causa in Business Administration of the CUOA Foundation (Centro Universitario di Organizzazione Aziendale)

In 2014 he receives Compasso d’Oro Honorable Mention for the design of the ARKE product

In 2016 Technogym debuts on the Milan Stock Exchange.

In 2016 he is awarded the “Compasso d’Oro” for the OMNIA product.

In 2018 at the Global Wellness Summit he is presented with the Wellness Pioneer Award in front of an international audience of 650 industry leaders