Nerio Alessandri
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Nerio Alessandri April 8, 1961 Gatteo, F-C, Italia |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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Nerio Alessandri (Gatteo, F-C, 8 April 1961) is an Italian entrepreneur and President and founder of Technogym (since 1983).
In 1983 Nerio Alessandri founded Technogym, and began building exercise equipment in the garage of his home.
In 1984 he designed the Isotonic Line, the very first Technogym training line for gyms and then in 1986 came Unica, the first, hi-tech design, home trainer.
In 1988 he patented the CPR system, a scientific algorithm for constant pulse/heart rate training that became the hallmark of Technogym products.
In 1993 at the 1st California Tradefair International Conference in Rimini, Alessandri defined his Wellness concept: a lifestyle based on regular physical activity, balanced diet and a positive outlook. From this moment on Wellness became the foundation of the Technogym philosophy and the tagline “The Wellness Company” was added to the corporate logo.
In 2001 Alessandri was nominated “Cavaliere del Lavoro” (Knight of Industry) by the President of the Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, which made him the youngest-ever holder of this title in Italian history.
In November 2003 he was named Italian “Entrepreneur of the Year 2003” and then represented Italy at the “World Entrepreneur of the Year”.
In March 2004 he was elected to the Association of Italian Industrialists (Confindustria) Board of Directors and this mandate was renewed in 2008 for the next four years.
In April 2004 he received an honorary degree (Laurea Honoris Causa) from the Faculty of Motor Sciences at the University of Urbino.
In November 2004 he was presented the Leonardo Award for Italian Quality by the President of the Italian Republic.
In April 2005 he received an honorary degree (Laurea ad honorem) from the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Bologna.
In November 2007 the United States Chamber of Commerce named Nerio Alessandri entrepreneur of the year in the economics category.
In February 2009 he was nominated Vice President of the Leonardo Committee, an association that promotes Italian quality and the image of Italy throughout the world.
In September 2009 Nerio Alessandri was nominated “World Heart Champion” by the World Heart Federation, the cardiology association of the World Health Organisation, for his commitment to promoting Wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
In May 2010 he was awarded the Guido Carli Award for the “Corporate Social Responsibility” category.
Cavaliere del Lavoro – (Knight of Industry).
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