Gianmario Da Ruos

Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Autogrill, a large international company specializing in food and beverage services for travelers.12 Born in Oderzo (Treviso) in 1960, he graduated in economics from Università Ca' Foscari in Venice.2

Tondato Da Ruos joined Autogrill in 2000 and became CEO in 2003.12 His career highlights include:

1. Managing the integration of HMSHost, a leader in motorway and airport catering in the United States.1
2. Implementing strategic refocusing on the Group's concession business and diversifying into new sectors, channels, and regions.2
3. Doubling Autogrill's Food & Beverage sales through organic growth and acquisitions.2
4. Transforming Autogrill into the world's largest airport retailer in 2008 through acquisitions.2

In addition to his role at Autogrill, Tondato Da Ruos holds several other positions:

• Chairman of HMSHost Corporation (since 2009)1
• Independent Director at IGT PLC (since 2015)13
• Member of the advisory board of Rabobank (since 2014)1

Prior to Autogrill, he worked at Nordica S.p.A., Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, and various Benetton Group companies.2