Paolo Barilla
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Paolo Barilla Net Worth

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Paolo Barilla, born on April 20, 1961 in Parma, Italy, is the fourth-generation heir to the Barilla pasta firm, the largest pasta company in the world with an estimated $3.7 billion in sales. Founded in 1877, the company was sold to American firm W.R. Grace in 1971, but was bought back eight years later by Pietro Barilla, Paolo's father and the company's marketing chief. Since then, the company has grown by acquiring companies in France, Turkey and Greece and has two pasta plants in the U.S. Pietro's four children, including Paolo, share ownership of the company equally, and Paolo serves as the vice chairman. Paolo is also a former Formula One driver.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 20, 1961
Birth Place Parma, Italy, Italy
Age 62 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Taurus
Active years 1989 - 1990
Teams Minardi
Entries 15 (9 starts)
Championships 0
Wins 0
Podiums 0
Career points 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
First entry 1989 Japanese Grand Prix
Last entry 1990 Spanish Grand Prix

💰 Net worth: $1.1 Billion (2024)

Paolo Barilla, a prominent figure in the Food and Beverage industry in Italy, has been estimated to have a net worth of $1.1 billion in 2024. He rose to fame as a member of the renowned Barilla family, the owners of the world's largest pasta manufacturing company. With his expertise and involvement in the family business, Paolo has played a crucial role in the success and expansion of the Barilla empire. His net worth not only highlights his financial accomplishments but also recognizes his invaluable contributions to the Italian culinary landscape.

2016 $2 Billion
2017 $1.3 Billion
2018 $1.09 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1975

Barilla started racing in 1975 and won the Italian 100cc karting title in 1976. In 1980 he entered Formula Fiat Abarth, and moved up to Formula 3 in 1981, where he won some races and finished third in the Italian Championship. Barilla then entered Formula 2 in 1982 with Minardi, but between 1983 and 1988 he concentrated in Sports car racing, winning 24 Hours of Le Mans by a three lap margin in 1985, among other victories, in the Joest Racing Porsche 956, co-driven at times with Klaus Ludwig, Paul Belmondo, Marc Duez, and Louis Krages (also known at the time as John Winter).

1987

In 1987 Barilla returned to single-seaters and raced in the Japanese Formula 3000 Championship, before returning to Minardi in 1989 for a test. This test gave him the chance to replace Pierluigi Martini at Suzuka that year and afterwards was signed to drive for the team in 1990. Barilla wasn't quick enough to qualify regularly and was replaced before the end of the year by Gianni Morbidelli.

2017

Barilla was featured in the 2017 documentary about the restoration of a Ferrari 312B historic Formula 1 race car.

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