Bio

Marco De Benedetti joined Carlyle in 2005 and is currently a Managing Director and Co-Head of Carlyle’s European Buyout Group, particularly focusing on the telecommunications and branded consumer goods sectors. He is based in Milan. Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. De Benedetti was the Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Italia. Mr. De Benedetti was the Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Italia Mobile from 1999 until its merger with Telecom Italia. Mr. De Benedetti serves on the boards of NBTY Inc., Moncler SpA, Twin-Set Simona Barbieri SpA, Marelli Motori SpA, Comdata SpA, Golden Goose srl, CIR SpA and Cofide SpA.