Vincenzo Maranghi

Vincenzo Maranghi died of a terminal illness in Milan on July 17, 2007.

When Cuccia died on June 23, 2000, Maranghi took his place as CEO. Maranghi's succession had been a long accepted fact, he was often referred to in the Italian media as "Cuccia's Dauphin" or prince. Maranghi's succession was further secured by the expulsion of younger bankers such as Gerardo Braggiotti and Matteo Arpe who had conspired to take the position for themselves. Maranghi held his office until April 13, 2003 when he resigned, following a long financial battle because a "conspiracy erupted inside the board of directors" which led to a new syndicate agreement and bank governance structures.

In 1982, after Enrico Cuccia's resignation, Maranghi was appointed Director of the Board alongside.

Maranghi's career in finance began when he was offered a job at Mediobanca where he worked for Enrico Cuccia, largely considered to be one of the most influential financiers in world at the time. Cuccia attained his power through his dealings with Fiat and a plethora of Italy's largest businesses. Throughout his time at Mediobanca Maranghi was generally seen as Cuccia's most direct confidant. Maranghi was quickly promoted to central co-director of the bank in 1975, eventually becoming the central director for all of Mediobanca's operations two years later, a role which undertook all practical oversight and management of the firm.

Vincenzo Maranghi (born in Florence on August 3, 1937) was an Italian magnate, private banker and the CEO of Mediobanca.