Valentino Castellani

Valentino Castellani (born 19 March 1940) was the independent Mayor of Turin, Italy, from 24 June 1993 to 1 June 2001.

Valentino Castellani Olympic Order
Castellani with his predecessor Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa.
Mayor of Turin
In office 24 June 1993 – 1 June 2001
Preceded by	Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa
Succeeded by	Sergio Chiamparino
President of the Turin Organizing Committee for the XX Olympic Winter Games
In office 1999–2006
Leader	Juan Antonio Samaranch (1999–2001) Jacques Rogge (2001–06)
Preceded by	Mitt Romney
Succeeded by	John Furlong
Personal details
Born	(1940-03-19) 19 March 1940 Varmo, Italy
Political party	Centre-left independent
Alma mater	Polytechnic University of Turin

He is also a noted university professor and alumni of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is the author of some 70 scientific publications, some of which deal with the theory of transmission and coding applied to satellites and mobile communication. From 1999 to 2006 he was President of the Turin Organizing Committee, the organizing committee of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.[1]

He has lived in Turin for over forty years, is married and has three children.

References

1. Zinser, Lynn (2 November 2005). "Progress Pleases Organizers In Turin". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 February 2011.

Sporting positions
Preceded by Mitt Romney	President of the Organizing Committee for Winter Olympic Games 2006	Succeeded by John Furlong
Political offices
Preceded by Giovanna Cattaneo Incisa	Mayor of Turin 1993-2001	Succeeded by Sergio Chiamparino