Ugo Cappellacci | |
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| President of Sardinia | |
| In office 27 February 2009 –12 March 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Renato Soru |
| Succeeded by | Francesco Pigliaru |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 November 1960 Cagliari,Italy |
| Political party | Forza Italia (2013-present) |
| Other political affiliations | The People of Freedom (2009-2013) |
| Residence(s) | Cagliari,Italy |
| Alma mater | Bocconi University |
| Profession | Politician |
Ugo Cappellacci (born 27 November 1960 in Cagliari,Italy) is an Italian Sardinian politician and member of the Forza Italia (FI) political party. Cappellacci,a center-right,politician,was elected President of Sardinia in the 2009 regional election,held in February 2009,with 51.9% of the vote,ousting the incumbent left-wing coalition led by Renato Soru,who garnered 42.89%. [1] [2] He took office as President on 27 February 2009. He lost as incumbent to Francesco Pigliaru of the Democratic Party in the 2014 regional election.
