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Ferrari turns to technology industry for its electric era leader

Vigna's appointment shows Ferrari's development strategy remains firmly anchored in making cutting-edge, high-end cars in an electric future

Benedetto Vigna
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A recognised innovator, Benedetto Vigna, 52, has more than 200 patents on micro-machining

Giulio Piovaccari | Reuters Milan
Ferrari has turned to technology industry veteran Benedetto Vigna to drive the luxury sports car maker known for its roaring, high-octane engines into a new era of silent, electric powertrains.
 
Vigna, a 52-year-old Italian and physics graduate, currently runs the biggest division of chip maker STMicroelectronics (ST) , where he has worked since 1995 and helped pioneer screen technology used in early Apple iPhones.
 
Vigna’s appointment shows Ferrari’s development strategy remains firmly anchored in making cutting-edge, high-end cars in an electric future, rather than repositioning itself towards pure luxury.
 
“His unique knowledge gained over 26 years working

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