Paolo and Gianfelice Rocca: Who are the two Milanese brothers in Italy's top 10 richest?

In Ener2Crowd 's ranking of Italy's richest , the Rocca brothers shine as true Milanese giants: Paolo Rocca is in second place with an estimated net worth of $15.3 billion, while Gianfelice rounds out the top 10 with $6 billion. Together, the two brothers control over $21 billion and an industrial and healthcare empire that extends from Argentina to the heart of Milan.

From Agostino Rocca to Tenaris: the family legacy

It all began in 1946, when engineer Agostino Rocca left Italy for Argentina, founding Techint , an Italian-Argentine multinational steel company. February 15, the feast of San Faustino, marked the beginning of a global adventure that today includes Tenaris , a world leader in the production of seamless pipes for the energy sector, and Ternium , a South American steel giant. In Italy, the Roccas expanded their empire with the Humanitas hospital group, integrating industry, research, and healthcare into a single entrepreneurial vision.

Gianfelice Rocca: the philanthropic industrialist

Born in 1948, with a cum laude degree in Physics from the University of Milan and a PMD from Harvard Business School, Gianfelice Rocca is president of the Techint Group and of the IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas , founded in the 1990s and now a European center of excellence in research and teaching.

Active in Confindustria, he served as vice president for Education, president of Assolombarda , and a member of the Advisory Board of the Milan Polytechnic and Harvard Business School. His commitment to social responsibility is also evident in his family foundations : the Rocca Foundation, the Agostino and Enrico Rocca Brothers Foundation, and, since 2024, president of the Giorgio Cini Foundation.

Paolo Rocca: the CEO of global expansion

Born in Milan in 1952, Paolo Rocca is President and CEO of Tenaris. Under his leadership, the company has consolidated its presence in over 30 countries, with more than 25,000 employees. His entrepreneurial philosophy is clear: success comes from the roots, from the alignment of shareholders, management, employees, and local communities. "Techint is a permanent symbol of growth; it is the desire to do things that others have not done on a global scale," he stated in a meeting with Confindustria Bergamo (Confindustria Bergamo, September 2025).

Humanitas: healthcare and innovation

The Rocca family 's commitment is not limited to industry. Gianfelice is the founder of the IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, an international center for research, education, and healthcare innovation. Humanitas coordinates several facilities, including the Humanitas Gavazzeni in Bergamo, with a multimillion-dollar turnover and a leading role in the biomedical field in Europe.

A diversified empire

Today, the Rocca brothers control an empire that spans from steel to healthcare, including infrastructure, energy, and real estate. Gianfelice and Paolo represent the discreet yet powerful face of the new industrial Milan , with influence over cultural, university, and academic institutions. They dislike the catwalk, but their presence is felt throughout the country and beyond: from South American steel mills to Italian clinics, from international boards to cultural foundations.