
Children: Giovanni and Federica
Education: Bocconi University, Milan, degree in economics, 1965; Post graduate studies at Yale University
Religion: Catholic
Other Facts
Nicknamed Super Mario.
Honorary president of Bruegel, a think tank for economic policy.
President of Bocconi University.
Timeline
1970-1979 – Economics professor at the University of Turin.
1978-1994 – Writes economic commentary for Corriere della Sera, a daily newspaper.
1989-1994 – Rector of Bocconi University.
1994 – Becomes president of Bocconi.
1995-1999 – Member of the European Commission as Commissioner for Internal Market, Financial Services and Financial Integration Customs, and Taxation.
1999-2004 – Member of the European Commission as Commissioner for Competition.
2005-2008 – Chairman of Bruegel, a think tank.
2005-2011 – International adviser to Goldman Sachs.
June 2013 – Resumes his role as president of Bocconi University, a position he had given up when he became prime minister.