NETWORK

The Italian Association of Family Businesses (“Associazione Italiana delle Aziende Familiari” in Italian or “AIDAF” for short) was established in 1997 for the specific purpose of working on behalf of Italian family-owned companies of all sizes which operate in a plethora of different industries with a view to ensuring continuity during processes of transition and development in an era in which their traditional markets are changing and expanding.

The current President is Mr. Francesco Casoli.

Angelini Industries an international Group that was founded by Francesco Angelini in Ancona in 1919. 

It is a robust, well-structured industrial business with around 5,600 employees that operates directly in 21 countries generating annual revenues of 1.6 billion euros. 

Its growth-oriented investment strategy, constant commitment to research and development, and deep knowledge of markets and business sectors make Angelini Industries an Italian leader in the sectors in which it operates.

Banca Sella is an Italian private bank established in Biella in 1886, owned by the family Sella, and one of the largest banking groups in Piedmont.

Borsa Italiana is among the leading European stock markets. The main goal of Borsa Italiana is the continuous growth of the market, alongside systematic improvement of transparency, efficiency and adaptability with respect to innovation. Founded in 1998, Borsa Italiana is a privately held company responsible for managing and overseeing the smooth functioning of the Italian financial market in which, thanks to a completely electronic trading system, financial instruments are traded and negotiated on an daily and real-time basis. Borsa Italiana deals with the admission, eventual suspension and exclusion of these instruments, constantly monitoring the liabilities of operators and issuers.

DeAgostini, founded in 1901, is a family-owned company , active in 66 countries throughout the world, in 4 business sectors: publishing, media, games & services, finance. The DeAgostini Foundation was established in March 2007 in Novara, by the families Boroli and Drago, shareholders of the DeAgostini Group. The Foundation, which is strongly rooted in the territory of Novara, has created a wide network of relations and collaborations with several entities, foundations and institutions, and, working alongside them, has become involved in launching and financing programs in the social, educational and scientific fields.

Epta, multinational Group specialised in commercial refrigeration for retailers, has made a name for itself in the world, thanks to a solid industrial culture, great competitive strength and the Group's significant presence worldwide in numerous business areas. The Group offers the widest and most comprehensive range of solutions for commercial refrigeration, ensuring the supply, installation and maintenance of systems, both directly and through an extensive network of distributors worldwide.

Eigenmann & Veronelli Spa is a distributor and producer of fine chemicals, specialties and performance chemicals. Established in 1910, the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, Giovanni Eigenmann and Adolfo Veronelli, has always influenced the company's evolution and has given shape to a growth process keeping pace with the great technological changes that have occurred in every industrial sector.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

The Fontana Group is one of the most important Italian groups as dimension and turnover are concerned, with interests in industry, real estate and finance. It was founded at the end of the 60's to convey continuity and development to an activity, the production of high-resistant screws and bolts, in which field the Fontana family is a leader in Europe thanks to some well-established brands.

Inaz is one of the most significant Italian players in the market of software and IT services, specialized in management and administration of Human Resources. Inaz offers a wide range of software products and outsourcing services in accordance with constantly evolving regulations and technology. With over 10 thousand customers, Inaz is the supplier for the largest companies in different commercial, industrial and service sectors, professional firms and public administration. Training and support are guaranteed throughout the national territory by "Centro Studi Inaz" and "Punti di Assistenza Software".

Italmobiliare Investment Holding S.p.A., founded in 1946 and listed on the Milan stock exchange in 1980, is one of the leading Italian investment holding companies. Headed up by the Pesenti family, it is a company that owns and manages a diversified portfolio of equity and other investments with a strategic vision based on a financial and industrial history that goes back more than 150 years. 

Larry is the family investment office that manages part of the financial assets linked to the developments of the Falck Group. The role of the family investment office is to preserve the value of this wealth and to act as an investor capable of generating new wealth, according to an investment model for capital development based on long-term economic sustainability. The family office Larry S.p.A. was established in 2022. The company originated from Elisabetta, Enrico, and Alessandro Falck following the sale of the controlling stake in the energy company Falck Renewables by Falck S.p.A. and the subsequent distribution of capital. With the creation of their own management company, the shareholders decided to take care of all involved stakeholders, choosing to build the economic strength of future generations on sound judgment and independence of action.

Founded in Milan in 1937, Mapei is today's world leader in the production of adhesives and chemical products for the construction industry. Starting in the 1960's Mapei put its strategy of internationalization into action in order to have maximum proximity to the needs of local markets and reduce shipping costs to a minimum. The Group now counts 63 subsidiaries with 57 production facilities in operation over 26 countries and 5 continents.

Vitale Barberis Canonico as a wool mill is a symbol of the excellence of "Made in Italy" in the sector of textiles for garments. Founded in 1663, today the wool mill is one of the best-known textile companies in the world. Over the years, VBC has taken its place amongst the top companies in the world for the production of high-quality wools in terms of both value and quantity, and on a global level as the main exporter.

UniCredit is a pan-European commercial bank with a unique service model in Italy, Germany, and Central and Eastern Europe. Its primary objective is to provide its communities with the tools for progress, delivering the best to all stakeholders and unlocking the potential of its clients and people across Europe. It serves over 15 million customers, who are at the center of everything it does in all its markets. UniCredit is organized into four main geographic macro-areas and three product factories: Corporate, Individual, and Group Payments Solutions. This enables it to stay close to its customers while leveraging the Group’s scale to offer a full range of products. Digitalization and a strong commitment to ESG principles are key factors in the services it provides.