Enzo Ghigo | |
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President of Piedmont | |
In office 12 June 1995 –27 April 2005 | |
Preceded by | Gian Paolo Brizio |
Succeeded by | Mercedes Bresso |
Member of the Senate | |
In office 28 April 2006 –14 March 2013 | |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 15 April 1994 –13 July 1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Enzo Giorgio Secondo Ghigo 24 February 1953 Turin,Italy |
Political party | Forza Italia (1994-2009) PdL (2009-2013) |
Occupation | Politician |
Enzo Ghigo (born 24 February 1953) is an Italian politician,former President of Piedmont from 1995 to 2005.
A manager of the Publitalia-Fininvest group,whose owner was Silvio Berlusconi,Ghigo entered politics in December 1993,becoming the promoter of Forza Italia in Piedmont. [1] Elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1994,Ghigo was elected President of Piedmont in 1995,leading a center-right coalition. [2]
In 2000,Ghigo was re-elected Governor,defeating The Olive Tree candidate Livia Turco, [3] and remained at the head of his region until 2005,when,seeking a third term,he was defeated by The Union candidate Mercedes Bresso. [4]
In 2006,Ghigo refused the offer to run for Mayor of Turin,and was instead elected Senator for Forza Italia in Piedmont [5] and held his seat until 2013.