Top of the Forbes 2025: in Rome the celebration of Italian excellence and leadership

On December 16, in one of the most iconic noble palaces in the capital, Palazzo Brancaccio, Forbes Italia celebrated the “Top of the Forbes 2025”, awarding ten personalities who, in their respective fields, are having a profound impact on the country’s economy, culture, and future. An evening that brought together entrepreneurs, managers, creatives, and institutional leaders united by a vision that combines success, responsibility, and social impact.

Among the emblematic figures of Italian entrepreneurship and culture, prominent names were honored, such as Brunello Cucinelli, recognized for elevating luxury to a model of “humanistic capitalism,” actress Cristiana Capotondi, Amazon Italy Country Manager Giorgio Busnelli, and Tecnocasa founder Oreste Pasquali.

Forbes also wanted to recognize the strategic value of university education as a driver of development and innovation. In this context, Andrea Rossi, CEO and General Manager of the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, was awarded for his contribution to the growth of the university and for a leadership model based on the centrality of the individual, quality of work, and the creation of a strong academic community oriented toward the future.