Giovanni Ferrero

Giovanni Ferrero is the executive chairman of the Ferrero Group, the Italian confectionery empire behind some of the world's most beloved brands including Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, and Tic Tac. As the son of Michele Ferrero and grandson of Pietro Ferrero — who invented Nutella in the 1940s — Giovanni represents the third generation of a family that has brought joy to billions of people through their iconic chocolate and confectionery products.

Under Giovanni's leadership since 2015, the Ferrero Group has undergone a remarkable transformation from a primarily European confectionery company into a diversified global snacking powerhouse. His bold acquisition strategy brought Nestlé's U.S. confectionery business, Kellogg's cookie and snack brands (including Famous Amos and Keebler), and Fannie May chocolates into the Ferrero fold, dramatically expanding the company's North American presence and product portfolio.

Giovanni combines his family's legendary passion for product quality with a modern, global business vision. The Ferrero Group operates in over 170 countries, employs more than 40,000 people, and generates over $17 billion in annual revenue. Despite this scale, the company remains privately held, allowing Giovanni to maintain the long-term perspective, quality obsession, and family values that have defined Ferrero for three generations. He is also an accomplished novelist, having published several books in Italian.