Giuseppe Nenna, president of Banca di Piacenza and a prominent figure in local Italian banking, died in Milan on the morning of September 26, 2026, following a brief illness. He was 77 years old. Born in Milan in 1949, Nenna spent decades guiding the Via Mazzini credit institution through strategic growth, managerial consolidation, and the preservation of its independent local identity.
Banking Career and Leadership at Banca di Piacenza
Nenna’s career at Banca di Piacenza spanned key leadership roles. In 2004, the institution appointed him general manager, a position in which he steered the bank through a period of structural reinforcement. In 2016, the board of directors unanimously elected him chairman of the board of directors (CdA). He succeeded Luciano Gobbi, having previously taken up aspects of the traditional leadership path following the tenure of attorney Corrado Sforza Fogliani, who led the bank from 1986 to 2012. Under Nenna’s presidency, the bank maintained its community-focused model, preserving deep ties with local families, businesses, and public entities in Piacenza and surrounding areas.
Tributes and Official Reactions
Following the announcement of his death, public officials and banking sector leaders expressed condolences, highlighting his dedication to regional credit independence. Antonio Patuelli, president of the Italian Banking Association (ABI), paid tribute to Nenna’s professional ethics. Patuelli stated that he had always appreciated the elevated ethical, cultural, professional, and human capabilities of Nenna across numerous meetings and conferences in Piacenza, Rome, and elsewhere, describing him as a person of strong principles, coherent determination, and constant commitment.
Tommaso Foti, Minister for European Affairs, the Pnrr and cohesion policies, noted that Nenna’s untimely passing leaves a significant void in the Piacenza community. Foti stated that Nenna successfully preserved the independence of Banca di Piacenza while maintaining its characteristics as a bank of and for the territory. Piacenza mayor Katia Tarasconi, speaking on behalf of the municipal administration, praised Nenna’s constant commitment to strengthening the bond between the credit institution and the community, emphasizing his cultural sensitivity and strategic vision. Regional councilor Luca Quintavalla also remembered Nenna as a long-standing banker who served the city and province with care, respect, and zeal.
Institutional Continuity and Funeral Arrangements
In an official statement, the administration and management of Banca di Piacenza expressed closeness to Nenna’s family and confirmed their commitment to maintaining the bank autonomous, independent, and at the service of its home territories, ensuring continuity with the principles upheld by their late president. Per the express wishes of the family, funeral services will be held in strict privacy on a date to be determined.
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