Friuli’s condolences for the death of Gianpietro Benedetti

Friuli’s condolences for the passing of Gianpietro Benedetti.

Great condolences in Friuli Venezia Giulia for the death of Gianpietro Benedetti, who passed away at the age of 81. Born in 1942, Benedetti, joined Danieli in the sixtiesa, from technical designer he became CEO and president of one of the industrial groups with roots in Friuli Venezia Giulia, leader in the design and construction of steel plants, with over 8,600 employees worldwide, of which approximately 6,000 in the region. Knight of Labor since 2006, two degrees and an honorary MBA diploma, he was also president of Confindustria Udine.

Fedriga: “Visionary entrepreneur and patron without forgetting young people”.

“The Region expresses its condolences and joins the family and employees of the group for the loss of Gianpietro Benedetti, a highly valued business leader and visionary entrepreneur – comments governor of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region Massimiliano Fedriga –. In addition to leading the Danieli group, among the top three European steel producers, for years, he has done his best pride and commitment to his land by becoming its patron, engaging in the world of communication and also launching numerous projects for the training of young people. Under the presidency of him is Its Malignani has grown to train the super-technicians that the local economy needs: many projects that Benedetti has always shared with the regional administration with foresight”.

Da Pozzo: “An example of the value of our entrepreneurship”.

“Gianpietro Benedetti was an example of the value of our entrepreneurship: far-sighted and visionary manager, both at the helm of the Danieli group and at the helm of Udine’s industrialists, deeply linked to Friuli and its development – ​​commented the Cciaa Pn-Ud president Giovanni From Pozzo – . Representing the Pordenone-Udine Chamber of Commerce, with the voice of the entire local economy, together with the general secretary and the entire chamber council, I join the family and the great team of the Danieli Group in condoling his passing, who has been able to lead with his abilities and who represents us throughout the world.”

Confindustria: “We lose not only an extraordinary leader, but also a mentor”.

Confindustria Udine, through all its bodies and representing all the associated companies, expresses profound sadness and an enormous sense of loss for the passing of its president, the engineer Giampietro Benedetti, a true giant in the world of industry and a figure point of reference for our entire community.

“With his passing we lose not only an extraordinary leader, but also a mentor, an inspirer and a friend to many of us. His bold vision, his unwavering commitment and his contagious passion have guided generations of entrepreneurs and have left an indelible mark on the industrial fabric of our territory and the entire country, but his caliber goes further, on an international level ”.

“In addition to his notable professional successes, testimony to a hard-working life dedicated to doing, he will also be remembered for his great generosity and humility. As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate his extraordinary legacy, which will live on in the hearts and minds of those he met and will continue, we are confident, to inspire future innovators and leaders. May his example of determination, integrity and compassion illuminate our path. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and all colleagues of President Benedetti.”

Bini: “A great business captain capable of doing himself”.

“Gianpietro Benedetti has marked the recent history of our Region, a great business captain, capable of ‘doing it himself’, completing his entire professional career within Danieli di Buttrio: from his first role in the 1960s to leading the group, a role he then maintained for 15 years – explains the regional councilor for Productive Activities and Tourism Sergio Emidio Bini.

“A far-sighted entrepreneur, he has never failed to demonstrate attachment to the territory and its people: on the one hand with works of patronage that will remain as an indelible legacy, on the other with large investments in the education of the youngest, to train them and introduce them to the world of work and business”. The recent appointment as president of Confindustria Udine, as reflected by the member of the Council, attests to the role of point of reference that Benedetti had assumed over time for Friulian entrepreneurship, thanks to the leadership with which he had guided the Danieli group to become one of the top three steel producers in Europe.

For these reasons – this is the conclusion of the councillor, who expressed condolences to the family and the industrial group -, Friuli Venezia Giulia loses a prominent man, capable not only of determining the industrial development of our Region, but also and above all capable of being a driver of change and a stimulus for innovation, both economic and in the field of education and thought, constantly seeking constructive dialogue with the regional administration and collaboration for the benefit of the territory.

Honsell: “He brought the name of Friuli to the world for decades”

“We express deep condolences and heartfelt condolences to the family for the passing of Gianpiero Benedetti, an extraordinarily talented entrepreneur who has brought the name of Friuli and the quality and seriousness of its workers around the world for decades – commented Furio Honsell, Regional Councilor and former rector of the University of Udine – . As Rector of the University of Udine he I awarded an honorary degree in 2006 in “Management Engineering” for his organizational skills and exceptional spirit of innovation”.

“Benedetti – continues Honsell – has always been a manager of strong determination and has contributed with Danieli’s activity to maintaining the well-being of the socio-industrial system of Friuli even in the most difficult periods of economic crises. Benedetti has always shown great love for Friuli and Udine, with generous and important contributions for the redevelopment of many buildings and monuments in the city. He will undoubtedly leave a deep void.

Pd Udine: “Dismay at the loss of an enlightened entrepreneur”.

“Dismayed by a loss that saddens the city of Udine and all of Friuli. An enlightened man who was able to combine a cutting-edge entrepreneurial vision with patronage and a deep attachment to the values ​​of his land.”

The Democratic Party of Udine, through the deputy mayor Alessandro Venanziof the group leader in the city council, Iacopo Caineroand the city secretary of the party, Rudi Busetexpresses his condolences as soon as he learned the news of Gianpietro Benedetti’s passing.

“A man – continue the Dems – who not only brought Friuli Venezia Giulia to the top of the world through Danieli, but who also spent a lot on the progress and well-being of the city of Udine with numerous urban redevelopment projects and initiatives , not least the recovery of the former Dormisch brewery”.

Serracchiani: “Mourning for the entire Italian industry”.

“The passing of engineer Benedetti is a mourning for the Italian industry which loses a leading protagonist, an authoritative and reserved entrepreneur who crossed continents bringing with him his pragmatic spirit which allowed him to communicate with everyone – comments the deputy Debora Serracchiani – . In this he had preserved the imprint of the true and tenacious Friulian. Always an innovator, he was a point of reference for national manufacturing. In conveying my condolences to the family, I hope that the company can continue its business successfully. Confronting him was always a vital experience that I cherish.”

Capozella: “We are losing an innovator who is a witness to his land”

“Friuli Venezia Giulia loses a great entrepreneur, innovator and true witness of its land. His work has brought the Region to a high level of employment and investment, as well as attention to social issues and the future of generations. A true man of action which in Friuli Venezia Giulia is common in the DNA of his people. The industrial world but not only loses a witness of significant impact.” Thus Mauro Capozzella of the M5S FVG on the sudden disappearance of Benedetti.