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Poste Italiane CEO secures Italian government backing for fourth term

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Posted on April 2, 2026

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· Last updated: April 3, 2026

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ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - Italy's Treasury proposes to reappoint Matteo Del Fante at the helm of financial conglomerate Poste Italiane for a fourth term, it said on Thursday. Del Fante, a former

Matteo Del Fante Secures Fourth Term as Poste Italiane CEO with Government Support

Italian Treasury Endorses Leadership Continuity at Poste Italiane

Matteo Del Fante's Reappointment and Background

ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - Italy's Treasury proposes to reappoint Matteo Del Fante at the helm of financial conglomerate Poste Italiane for a fourth term, it said on Thursday.

Del Fante, a former JPMorgan banker, took over at Poste in 2017.

Government and Institutional Stake in Poste Italiane

Italy's Treasury holds a 29.3% stake in Poste, while state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) owns another 35% shareholding.

Leadership Stability: Chairperson's Extended Term

Poste chair Silvia Maria Rovere will also stay for additional three years, the Treasury said in a statement.

Strategic Moves and Business Expansion

Bid for Telecom Italia and National Digital Champion Vision

State-controlled Poste unveiled last month a bid to take former phone monopoly Telecom Italia (TIM) private and create a national digital champion, strengthening state control of assets that handle critical household and corporate data.

Poste Italiane's Broad Service Portfolio

Employment and Service Offerings

The group, one of Italy's largest employers, already offers logistics, financial, payments, broadband and insurance services.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Giuseppe Fonte, editing by Alvise Armellini)

Key Takeaways

  • The Italian Treasury backs Matteo Del Fante’s extension as Poste Italiane CEO, marking a fourth consecutive term; Chair Silvia Maria Rovere also to stay for another three years—aligned with state-driven leadership continuity (marketscreener.com).
  • Under Del Fante, Poste delivered its best financial performance yet in 2025: €13.1 billion in revenue (+4%) and €2.2 billion net profit (+10.3%), fueled by synergies from its growing Telecom Italia stake and digital expansion (tgposte.poste.it).
  • Poste has launched a €10.8 billion cash-and-share bid to take full control of Telecom Italia, aiming to build a sovereign digital “super-app” platform—reflecting the government’s push to consolidate control over strategic infrastructure (telecomrevieweurope.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being reappointed as CEO of Poste Italiane?
Matteo Del Fante is proposed for a fourth term as CEO of Poste Italiane by Italy's Treasury.
How much of Poste Italiane is owned by the Italian state?
Italy's Treasury holds a 29.3% stake in Poste Italiane, while state lender CDP owns another 35%.
What recent bid has Poste Italiane made?
Poste recently bid to take Telecom Italia (TIM) private to create a national digital champion.
What services does Poste Italiane provide?
Poste Italiane offers logistics, financial, payments, broadband, and insurance services.
Who will remain as chair of Poste Italiane?
Silvia Maria Rovere will also stay as chair for another three years.

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