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Gabriele Volpi

Gabriele Volpi
Born (1943-06-29) 29 June 1943 (age 73)
Recco, province of Genoa, Italy
Nationality Italian
Nigerian
Known for Owner, Spezia Calcio
Owner, HNK Rijeka
Owner, Pro Recco
Spouse(s) Rosi Volpi
Children 2

Gabriele Volpi (born 29 June 1943) is an Italian-born Nigerian businessman, active in various sectors in Nigeria and Angola, and also the owner of the Italian and Croatian football clubs Spezia Calcio and HNK Rijeka.

Gabriele Volpi was born in Recco, province of Genoa, Italy on 29 June 1943.

He moved to Nigeria in the 1970s, and became a naturalized citizen.

His holding company Orlean Invest Holding includes all of his Nigerian businesses including Intels Oilfield, Port Harcourt.

Gabriele Volpi (Male Residence Hall) at the American University of Nigeria is named after him.

Volpi owns the Italian Serie B football club Spezia Calcio, the Croatian football club HNK Rijeka, and the Italian water polo club Pro Recco.

He is married to Rosi Volpi, and has two sons, Simone and Matteo, who both work in his businesses.

Volpi owns a 60-metre yacht, Givi.


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