Born in Rome on 29 October 1968, he began his entrepreneurial career in the family business at the age of 21. After 6 years of experience in the construction sector, he joined Cementir in 1995 and was appointed Group Chairman in 1996. His entrepreneurial vision has led the internationalization of Cementir through targeted and profitable acquisitions and investments, by transforming it from an Italian domestic company to a multinational Group with operations in 18 countries and 5 continents, a diversified business portfolio and a multicultural workforce. Francesco Caltagirone is CEO of Cementir Holding NV, Chairman of the Board of Cementir Holding NV, CEO of Aalborg Portland Holding A/S, Chairman of Aalborg Portland España SL, Chairman of Globo Cem SL, Chairman of Cementir España SL, Director of Caltagirone SpA , Vice Chairman of Caltagirone Editore SpA, Director of ICAL SpA (Immobiliare Caltagirone SpA), Director of Finanziaria Italia SpA, Sole Director of Pantheon 2009 srl, Sole Director of Alberone 2009 srl, Owner of Chupas 2007 srl and Member of the General Council of Assonime.