Ugo Cappellacci | |
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President of Sardinia | |
In office 27 February 2009 – 13 March 2014 |
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Preceded by | Renato Soru |
Succeeded by | Francesco Pigliaru |
Personal details | |
Born |
Cagliari, Italy |
27 November 1960
Nationality | Italian |
Political party |
Forza Italia (2013-present) |
Other political affiliations |
The People of Freedom (2009-2013) |
Residence | Cagliari, Italy |
Alma mater | Bocconi University |
Profession | Politician |
Ugo Cappellacci, also known as The Auger (it: Trivella) (born November 27, 1960 Cagliari, Italy) is an Italian Sardinian politician and member of the Forza Italia (FI) political party. Cappellacci, a center-right, politician, was elected President of Sardinia in the 2009 regional election, held in February 2009, with 51.9% of the vote, ousting the incumbent left-wing coalition led by Renato Soru, who garnered 42.89%. He took office as President on February 27, 2009. He lost as incumbent to Francesco Pigliaru of the Democratic Party in the 2014 regional election.