Giovanni Vacchi - Leading a Family Business as an External CEO

Authentic Leadership for Everyday People

Giovanni Vacchi is the CEO of Colombini Group, a family owned company that has been one of the leaders in the Italian design and furniture sector for over 50 years. Giovanni had a variety of experiences across countries and industries, and in this conversation shares how authenticity and effective leadership are pivotal in diverse business environments.

Specifically, we discuss his journey from consultant to private equity investor to CEO/operator. We talk about the different approaches necessary to navigate the relationship with the board and the investors in a private equity owned business vs. a family owned business. He also shares the impact that selling insurance as a student to pay for his education had on his overall success.

We also take some time to discuss his book "The Heart Of Leadership", which was recently translated to English.

Contact Dino at: [e-mail]

Websites:

al4ep.com

colombinigroup.com

Additional Guest Links:

Corporate:

febalcasa.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/colombini-group

Giovanni Vacchi

Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Battista_Vacchi

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/giovannivacchi

Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino Cattaneo

Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo

Podcast Instagram – @al4edp

Podcast Twitter – @al4edp

Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp

Book by Giovanni Vacchi

Italiano: Al Cuore della Leadership https://amzn.eu/d/04VYtv70

Español: El arte y el corazón del liderazgo https://amzn.eu/d/0j4TgGGW

English: The Heart of Leadership https://amzn.eu/d/07TL7AHv

Music

Susan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com