Paolo Dellachà appointed CEO of Pininfarina SpA, expanding beyond automotive design
Paolo Dellachà, who previously led Automobili Pininfarina, has taken on the role of CEO at Pininfarina SpA, a company established in 1930 by Battista 'Pinin' Farina. Under his leadership, Pininfarina is diversifying into sectors like architecture, luxury goods, and product design. Notable recent endeavors include the Palazzo Tissoli project in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the Savassi residences in Brazil, and Lancôme's Les Exceptionnels collection. The company also maintains its automotive partnerships, working on the Morgan Midsummer Barchetta, the Vittori Turbio hybrid hypercar, and the Bria electric sedan for Foxtron. Additionally, they have nautical ventures like the Destriero yacht and F-330 tender. Dellachà aims to explore hospitality and cultural projects, particularly in China, Latin America, and the Middle East. Mahindra Group purchased the company in 2018.
Key facts
- Paolo Dellachà appointed CEO of Pininfarina SpA, formerly CEO of Automobili Pininfarina.
- Pininfarina SpA founded in 1930 by Battista 'Pinin' Farina.
- Acquired by Mahindra Group in 2018; Automobili Pininfarina spun off same year.
- Palazzo Tissoli in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, part of AED 1.2 billion Al Marjan Island project.
- Savassi residences in Minas Gerais, Brazil, to become tallest tower in the city.
- Les Exceptionnels collection for Lancôme's 90th anniversary.
- Morgan Midsummer Barchetta limited to 50 units, launched 2024.
- Vittori Turbio hybrid hypercar limited to 50 units, debuted in Miami 2024.
- Bria electric sedan for Foxtron (Taiwan).
- Destriero motor yacht won Blue Riband in 1992, record still stands.
- Ola Kitchen for Snaidero launched 1990, still in production.
- F1 trophies: Monumental for Spanish Grand Prix 2025, kiss-reactive trophies for 2023 Japanese and US Grands Prix.
- Expanding into hospitality, offices, cultural spaces; licensing brand for new sectors.
- Target markets: China, Latin America, Middle East.
Entities
Artists
- Battista 'Pinin' Farina
- Paolo Pininfarina
- Paolo Dellachà
- Max Verstappen
Institutions
- Pininfarina SpA
- Automobili Pininfarina
- Mahindra Group
- Morgan
- Foxtron
- Lancôme
- Snaidero
- Argos Nautic
- Arkhaus
- AC Future
- Phelon & Moore
- Ezy Color
- Duna
- Lenovo
- Red Bull
- F1
- Miami International Boat Show
Locations
- Italy
- Ras Al Khaimah
- UAE
- Al Marjan Island
- Minas Gerais
- Brazil
- Miami
- United States
- Madrid
- Spain
- Japan
- China
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Turin
- 2006 Winter Olympics