ROME (AP) – Former Ferrari president Luca Cordero Di Montezemolo is gaining support to become the head of Rome’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
“It’s not my job to (choose) but I have to say he’s perfect, because of his experience in international sports and business,” longtime International Olympic Committee member Mario Pescante told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago is expected to announce Montezemolo’s appointment sometime in the next two weeks, according to the ANSA news agency and La Repubblica newspaper.
The 67-year-old Montezemolo stepped down from Ferrari in October after 23 years as president of the Italian car manufacturer, during which the automaker’s Formula One team had some of its most successful seasons.
Montezemolo also headed the organizing committee for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. He was named Alitalia’s chairman in November.