Roberto Mazzotta
Roberto Mazzotta | |
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| Born | 1940 Milan, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, Banker |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Known for | Minister of Regional Affairs (1980–1981), Member of the Chamber of Deputies (1972–1986), President of Foundation Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (1993–1997), President of Luigi Sturzo Institute |
Roberto Mazzotta (born 1940) is an Italian political figure associated with the Christian Democracy (DC) party, where he held multiple positions, including the role of minister of regional affairs between 1980 and 1981.
Biography
Born in Milan in 1940, Mazzotta's family background includes a father from Lecce and a mother from Turin. He completed his higher education at Bocconi University, earning a degree in economics and commerce.
Mazzotta became involved with the DC at an early stage, eventually ascending to the role of regional secretary for Lombardy and later serving as deputy national secretary. His parliamentary career spanned from 1972 to 1986 as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, and he was appointed undersecretary of state in 1974. During the tenure of Prime Minister Arnaldo Forlani, he held the ministerial position responsible for regional affairs. In the early 1980s, he, along with other reform-minded members of the DC, voiced opposition to internal factionalism and political inertia. Mazzotta also sought the position of DC general secretary but was not elected.
Beginning in 1986, Mazzotta shifted his focus to the banking sector, affiliating with organizations such as Cariplo, Banca Popolare di Milano, and Mediocredito Italiano. He was the inaugural president of the board for the Foundation Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice from 1993 until 1997 and currently holds the presidency of the Luigi Sturzo Institute.