The Berlusconi Family
An Italian media and political dynasty. Silvio Berlusconi built a television and real-estate empire that propelled him to four terms as Prime Minister, then passed the business to his children.
Silvio Berlusconi
Business Executive, Politician · b. 1936–2023
Built Fininvest into a media empire controlling Italy's three largest private TV channels, then leveraged that platform into four terms as Prime Minister of Italy.
Notable Works
- Fininvest
- Mediaset
- AC Milan (owner, 1986-2017)
- Prime Minister of Italy (four terms)
Marina Berlusconi
Business Executive · b. 1966
Silvio's eldest daughter, she has chaired Fininvest since 2005 and leads Mondadori, Italy's largest publishing group.
Notable Works
- Fininvest (chairwoman)
- Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (chairwoman)
Pier Silvio Berlusconi
Media Executive · b. 1969
Silvio's eldest son, he has served as CEO of Mediaset (now MFE-MediaForEurope) since 2015 and driven the company's European expansion.
Notable Works
- MFE-MediaForEurope (CEO)
- Mediaset Espana