{
  "id": 11424913,
  "title": "Confindustria Lombardia in campo per il passaggio generazionale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/confindustria-lombardia-in-campo-per-il-passaggio-generazionale",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:08:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/confindustria-lombardia-campo-il-passaggio-generazionale-AJ8E69w"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "In Lombardia, Confindustria is focusing on generational transitions in company ownership. Many successful companies in the region - spanning from 17th to 15th generation businesses - face challenges during this transfer process. These companies, many of which were born during the economic boom, now represent a significant portion of the economy: over 3,500 firms generating more than 300 billion in revenue and employing 1.2 million people.\n\nData shows that the number of over-50 owners managing companies has increased by 62% between 2000 and 2025, while the number of under-45s in governance roles has halved. To address this generational transition, Confindustria Lombardia launched a new project called BridgeUp. The initiative aims to structure the transition as a growth plan, reinforcing the financial stability and sustainability of family businesses.\n\nBridgeUp's three guiding principles include financial and managerial training, strategic industrial planning focusing on long-term viability, and access to tailored financial tools. The project envisions a collaborative ecosystem involving financial partners, credit institutions, and independent advisory services like Pirola Corporate Finance.\n\nMaria Anghileri, president of Confindustria Lombardia's Young Entrepreneurs, emphasized that generational transitions are both a challenge and an opportunity, creating wealth and shared prosperity. Giuseppe Pasini, president of Confindustria Lombardia, highlighted Lombardy's role in fostering family businesses and the importance of the region's companies in anticipating changes. Guido Guidesi, regional assessor for economic development, stressed the need for continued support for manufacturing, which can only thrive with innovative and visionary leadership.",
  "summary": "Per Cartiera Mantovana, arrivata alla 17esima generazione, non pare essere un problema. Così come per Fabbrica d’Armi Beretta, al 15esimo passaggio del testimone, con 500 anni di storia all’interno della...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}