Marialina Marcucci
Italian media executive and politician
Marialina Marcucci (born 28 January 1954) is an Italian businesswoman, media executive and politician. She is best known as the founder of Videomusic, one of Italy's first music television channels, and for serving as vice president of Tuscany from 1995 to 2000.
Life and career
Born in Barga and raised in Castelvecchio Pascoli, Marcucci is a member of a local family active in the pharmaceutical, media and paper industries. She is the daughter of entrepreneur Guelfo Marcucci and the sister of businessman and politician Andrea Marcucci and pharmaceutical executive Paolo Marcucci.
In 1984 she founded Videomusic through Beta Television and served as its president. In 1988 she led the acquisition of the British pan-European television channel Super Channel, serving as managing director until its sale to NBC in 1993. She subsequently chaired Marcucci Comunicazione, a group of European companies operating in television broadcasting, satellite transmission and multimedia services.
Marcucci entered politics in 1995, when she was elected to the Regional Council of Tuscany supporting president Vannino Chiti. She was subsequently appointed vice president of Tuscany and regional assessor responsible for culture, communications and entertainment. In 1999 her responsibilities were expanded to include tourism, high technology, emigration and investment in cultural heritage.
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