Claudio Marzocco
{{short description|Italian engineer and businessman (born 1959)}}
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Claudio Marzocco (born 21 February 1959) is an Italian engineer and businessman. He is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Groupe Marzocco, one of the leading real estate development companies in Monaco.[https://www.ellisphere.fr/dirigeant/MARZOCCO-CLAUDIO-19590221 Ellisphere], France.
Education and early career
In 1983, Marzocco graduated from the University of Padova with a civil engineering diploma and started working as an engineer in the construction sector in Italy.{{cite web|url=http://telescoop.tv/browse/388714/17/monaco-les-coulisses-du-rocher.html|title=Telescoop.|publisher=Telescoop.tv|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
In 1988, he was kidnapped for two weeks by the Calabria-based mafia 'Ndrangheta.{{cite web|url=http://www.archiviolastampa.it/component/option,com_lastampa/task,search/mod,libera/action,viewer/Itemid,3/page,8/articleid,0955_01_1988_0020_0008_12933306/|title=La Stampa.|publisher=Archiviolastamp.it|accessdate=11 October 2014}} Claudio Marzocco managed to escape the kidnappers after 15 days of abduction. “A week later, my whole family moved to Monaco where we found security for both ourselves and our business”, he said during an interview with French magazine L’Express.{{cite web|url=http://www.lexpress.fr/region/a-monaco-l-empire-de-beton-de-la-famille-pastor_1296649.html|title=L'Express.|work=L'EXPRESS.fr|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
Groupe Marzocco
Groupe Marzocco was founded in the 1960s by Domenico Marzocco, father of Claudio Marzocco.{{cite web|url=http://24heuresactu.com/2013/11/13/groupe-marzocco-une-dynastie-de-constructeurs/|title=24heuresactu.|work=24heuresactu.com|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
The same year Claudio Marzocco was kidnapped, after moving to Monaco, he established Groupe Marzocco in Monaco,[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC-seYj5dY4 Montecarlo World Network.] which was soon oriented as a real estate development company specializing in luxury buildings.{{cite web|url=http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/societe/20130830.AFP3703/a-monaco-les-49-etages-de-la-tour-odeon-attendent-leurs-millionnaires.html|title=Le Nouvel Observateur.|date=30 August 2013|work=nouvelobs.com|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
Groupe Marzocco, which is fully owned and managed by members of the Marzocco family, is now considered one of Monaco's leading real-estate development companies.{{cite web|url=http://www.ekonomico.fr/2013/12/dandros-a-marzocco-les-entreprises-familiales/|title=D'Andros à Marzocco : les entreprises familiales|work=Ekonomico|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
Claudio Marzocco describes his mission as "implementing the technological, environmental and esthetically pleasing formulas that will contribute to the ever growing influence of Monaco".https://www.challenges.fr/vie-pratique/des-projets-immobiliers-d-exception_656627 Claudio Marzocco : « des projets immobiliers d’exception pour améliorer et embellir le cadre de vie quotidien », Challenges, 28.05.2019 He has been the company's Chief Executive Officer since 2007. His brothers Luca Marzocco, Claudio’s sons Daniele and Niccolò, as well as his nephew Domenico Della Bella are also board members.{{cite web|url=http://www.groupemarzocco.mc/fr/who-we-are/executive-teams|title=Groupe Marzocco Organization Chart.|publisher=Groupemarzocco.mc|access-date=11 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140803075420/http://www.groupemarzocco.mc/fr/who-we-are/executive-teams#|archive-date=2014-08-03|url-status=dead}}
Projects
=Testimonio II=
The Groupe Marzocco has been chosen, with Vinci and in collaboration with the architects Alexandre Giraldi, Laura Sessa and Arquitectonica, to build the 150 000 m² ensemble with two towers. The first tower; which will include the international school of Monaco, 348 state-owned flats (apart from private flats), a day-nursery, 59 luxury residences amongst which 5 villas;[https://www.nicematin.com/vie-locale/logements-creche-ecole-internationale-parking-ou-en-est-le-chantier-testimonio-ii-a-monaco-613536 Où en est le chantier Testimonio-II à Monaco], Nice Matin, 06 décembre 2020 is set to be delivered in 2022.
The luxury part, named Bay House, is due to be finished in 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.nicematin.com/vie-locale/testimonio-ii-la-nouvelle-tour-de-25-etages-82447|title=Testimonio II : la nouvelle tour de 25 étages|work=Nice Matin|accessdate=3 October 2016}}
=Tour Odéon (2014)=
The Tour Odéon (Odeon Tower){{cite web|url=http://www.odeon.mc/#/home|title=Tour Odéon Monaco|publisher=Odeon.mc|accessdate=11 October 2014}} is the tallest building in Monaco and one of the tallest ever built in Europe. It is a 170-meter high double skyscraper located in the neighborhood of La Rousse-Saint-Roman in Monte Carlo. It includes private apartments, business quarters and offices of the Principality public services.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhj45edjhe/tour-odeonmonaco/|title=Forbes.|website=Forbes |accessdate=11 October 2014}}
The Tour Odéon project, a 49-storey building, was launched in 2009 [http://www.referencementgoogle.eu/2013/07/26/tour-odeon-claudio-marzocco-fait-le-buzz-sur-la-toile/ ReferencementGoogle.] and has been conceived as a full-service luxury building.
=Ilôt Rainier III (2012)=
Ilôt Rainier III is the largest real estate development project of the 21st century in Monaco.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} The 4 building project gathers 243 apartments as well as a parking space.{{cite web|url=http://www.satri.mc/en/realizations/buildings/ilot-rainier-iii/|title=Satri.|author=SATRI -|publisher=Satri.mc|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
It was the first building in Monaco to receive the High Environmental Quality Certification. It also received the THPE 2005 Label for very high energy performance, delivered to Prince Albert on 2 May 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.qualitel.org/professionnels/operations-certifiees-engagees/|title=Première opération certifiée à Monaco|date=2 October 2014|publisher=Qualitel.org|access-date=11 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015015027/https://www.qualitel.org/professionnels/operations-certifiees-engagees/|archive-date=15 October 2014|url-status=dead}}
=Les Gaumates (2010)=
Les Gaumates is a luxury residential building located at 1, Boulevard Princesse Charlotte in Monaco.{{cite web|url=http://structurae.net/structures/villa-les-gaumates|title=Structurea.|publisher=Structurae.net|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
The building is an 8-storey villa in the Belle Epoque architectural style, with a view of the Monte Carlo bay.
=Other projects=
- Le Saint-André
- Le Suffren
- Le Cirius
- Le Roc-Azur
- Le Sea Club
- Villa De Rome
- Villa Hermosa
- Villa Montjoie
- Villa Bromar
- Ilôt Canton (in progress)
- Le Tamaris (in progress)
Horse racing
Claudio Marzocco owns a professional racing stable with more than forty horses. His most successful horse is Lawman. Lawman won the Prix du Jockey Club and the Prix Jean Prat in 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.geny.com/arrivee-et-rapports-pmu/2007-07-08-chantilly-pmu-prix-jean-prat_c176522|title=Geny.|publisher=Geny.com|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
Since being retired to stud he has made a good start as a stallion: siring Group 1 winners Most Improved, Just the Judge and Law Enforcement. Lawman was trained by Jean-Marie Béguigné.
Lawman was awarded an official rating of 120 for his win in the Prix Jean Prat, ranking him as the joint 34th best racehorse in the world in 2007.
Social activities
Claudio Marzocco is an active member of several prestigious social organizations in Monaco such as the Monte Carlo Yacht Club, the Monte-Carlo Country Club, the Automobile Club of Monaco,{{cite web|url=http://www.ordinecostantiniano.it/monegasque-association-announces-charity-project-schools-principality-welcomes-h-e-philippe-narmino-minister-justice-amongst-knights/?lang=en|title=The Monegasque Association announces a charity project and welcomes H.E. Philippe Narmino, Minister of Justice, amongst the Knights - Sito Ufficiale del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio - Official Site of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George|accessdate=11 October 2014}} the Monte-Carlo Golf Club[http://www.calameo.com/books/000001823d211b74701f0Calameo] {{dead link|date=October 2014}} or the Monaco Ambassadors Club.{{cite web|url=http://www.montecarloin.net/incontri-e-video_2397284.html|title=Montecarloin.|publisher=Calameo.com|accessdate=11 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020062106/http://www.montecarloin.net/incontri-e-video_2397284.html|archive-date=20 October 2014|url-status=dead}}
Decorations
- Chevalier de l’Ordre de Saint-Charles (Monaco) in 2006{{cite web|url=http://www.ordinecostantiniano.it/author/smcosg/page/3/?lang=fr|title=admin, Author at Sito Ufficiale del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio |access-date=11 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016230948/http://www.ordinecostantiniano.it/author/smcosg/page/3/?lang=fr#|archive-date=2014-10-16|url-status=dead}}
- Officier de l’Ordre de Saint-Charles (Monaco) in 2014{{Cite web |url=http://cloud.gouv.mc/Dataweb/jourmon.nsf/9bf97b0da6308cfdc12568c40037f873/59cc464c07fd2df6c1257d9600501868/$FILE/JO8200%20OS%205044%20St%20Charles.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2014-11-25 |archive-date=2016-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204235004/http://cloud.gouv.mc/Dataweb/jourmon.nsf/9bf97b0da6308cfdc12568c40037f873/59cc464c07fd2df6c1257d9600501868/$FILE/JO8200%20OS%205044%20St%20Charles.pdf |url-status=dead }}
- Premio “Foglio d’Oro 2008”{{cite web|url=http://www.royalmonaco.net/article-monte-carlo-premio-alla-professionalita-italiana-nel-mondo-100037849.html|title=Monte Carlo, Premio alla professionalita' Italiana nel Mondo - Royal Monaco Riviera|work=Royal Monaco Riviera|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
- Cavaliere dell’Ordine della “Stella d’Italia” (Italy) in 2013{{cite web |url=http://www.quirinale.it/elementi/Onorificenze.aspx?pag=1&qIdOnorificenza=55&cognome=&nome=&daAnno=1800&aAnno=2013&luogoNascita=&testo=&ordinamento=2 |title=Le onorificenze della Repubblica italiana |access-date=2014-09-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140910200024/http://www.quirinale.it/elementi/Onorificenze.aspx?pag=1&qIdOnorificenza=55&cognome=&nome=&daAnno=1800&aAnno=2013&luogoNascita=&testo=&ordinamento=2 |archive-date=2014-09-10 }}
- Commandeur de Mérite avec Plaque de l’Ordre Sacré et Militaire Constantinien de Saint-Georges (Monaco) in 2013{{cite web|url=http://www.ordinecostantiniano.it/lassociation-monegasque-de-lordre-constantinien-de-saint-georges-accueille-parmi-ses-nouveaux-chevaliers-s-e-m-philippe-narmino-directeur-des-services-judiciaires-de-monaco-et-soutient/?lang=fr|title=L'Ass. Monégasque accueille parmi ses nouveaux chevaliers S.E.M. Philippe Narmino Directeur des Services Judiciaires et soutient un innovateur projet éducatif - Sito Ufficiale del Sacro Militare Ordine Costantiniano di San Giorgio |accessdate=11 October 2014}}
- Ufficiale dell’Ordine della "Stella d’Italia" in 2020.{{cite journal|language=it|title=Avviso alle amministrazioni|periodical=Gazzetta Ufficiale|number=23|date=29 January 2020}}
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-02 |title=Marzocco Ing. Claudio |url=https://www.quirinale.it/onorificenze/insigniti/1590994 |url-status=live |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Italian presidency}}
Controversy
On 14 February 2012, Claudio Marzocco was indicted in France, along with his brother Paolo, in an alleged corruption scandal involving a local politician from Beausoleil (France).{{cite web|url=http://www.monacomatin.mc/article/home-page/deux-promoteurs-monegasques-de-la-tour-odeon-mis-en-examen.790930.html|title=Deux promoteurs monégasques de la tour Odéon mis en examen|publisher=Monacomatin.mc|accessdate=11 October 2014}}
The Regional Court of Marseille, by its judgement of 27 January 2017, acquitted Claudio Marzocco and Paolo Marzocco.{{cite web|url=http://www.monacolife.net/acquittals-in-long-running-odeon-tower-case/|title=Acquittals in long-running Odeon Tower case|publisher=www.monacolife.net|accessdate=27 January 2017}}
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