Early Life
Fabrizio Di Amato was born in Rome, Italy, in 1963. At the age of 19, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, starting his first company with just three employees. Di Amato studied Political Science at La Sapienza University of Rome and earned an honorary master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico of Milan. This educational foundation, combined with his early entrepreneurial drive, set the stage for his future success.
Rise to Success
Di Amato built the Maire Tecnimont Group over three decades through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. A pivotal moment came in 2004 when he acquired Fiat Engineering from the Fiat Group, expanding the company's focus to general contracting and international markets. Another significant acquisition, Tecnimont from Edison in 2005, broadened the Group's activities in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. Maire Tecnimont was listed on the Milan Stock Exchange in 2007.
Key Business Strategies
Di Amato's success stems from his ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities within the engineering and construction sector. His strategy included strategic acquisitions, expanding the company's technological capabilities, and entering new markets. He focused on sectors with strong growth potential, such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and, more recently, green chemistry and energy transition. His vision led to the creation of NextChem, dedicated to green chemistry technologies, and the establishment of the Evolve Foundation within MAIRE.
Philanthropy
Di Amato is also involved in philanthropic initiatives. The Evolve Foundation, established within the MAIRE Group, is dedicated to preserving engineering heritage and industrial culture.
