Press note

Autogrll CEO Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos and all the Company’s employees recall with esteem, pride and affection the figure of President Gilberto Benetton, who in over 20 years of dedication to the life of the enterprise showed us with his lucid vision the way to uninterrupted international growth, enabling Autogrill to become the world’s leading provider of foodservice for travellers.

“We feel for the family at this difficult time. We will all cherish forever the memory of a great man and an extraordinary businessman, ever sensitive to the needs of his people and the future of his companies,” commented Tondato. “With him we grew across every continent, he taught us to view the world as if it were our home market.”