Sergio Giordani
Italian entrepreneur and politician
Sergio Giordani (born 10 May 1953) is an Italian politician and entrepreneur. He has served as mayor of Padua since 28 June 2017, and as president of the Province of Padua since 10 September 2022.
Biography
Entrepreneurial career
He graduated as a technical expert. In the 1986–1987 season he joined the Board of Directors of Calcio Padova as a managing director. In 1990 he became vice president while in 1994 with the landing in Serie A he became president until 1996. He has held positions in the Padua Chamber of Commerce in PadovaFiere S.p.A. and at the Padua Civil Airport. He was the president of Calcio Padova from 1994 to 1996.
Personal life
Giordani is married to Lucia and has two children.
Mayor
Giordani is known for issuing birth certificates recognizing two-mom families as mayor of Padua, amid legal challenges.
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