President of the Province of Milan
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Guido Podesta was born in Milan on April 1 1947, in a family of seven brothers and sisters.
The parents, Alfredo e Irma, they know the importance of family, having lost both his father when they were small, and try to bring up their children together through love and mutual respect. Love and respect for Guido Podesta remain constant values ​​in the relationship with friends and especially with the family formed by four children, Marco and Francesca, – from his first marriage with Lella – Arianna and Annasole and his wife Noevia, that is to the side, and follows him in his days full of work and commitment.
Guido Podesta graduated in Architecture at the Polytechnic of Milan and was the Lombard champion of competitive swimming in 100 meters on the back.
He founded the Lombard Sports Group in Cinisello Balsamo, companies over the years developed an important sport and social activities, forming dozens of athletes, some of them calling at national. In the same years, He has organized and managed sporting activities in other municipalities of the province of Milan, holding courses for adults, children and disabled children.
In 1976 enters Edilnord Company and thus begins his adventure alongside Silvio Berlusconi, becoming in a few years CEO of the company.
in June 1994 He was elected to the European Parliament for Forza Italy, in the North-West constituency, where he was re-elected in 1999 and 2004. Three times, from 1997 al 2004, He is chosen by his fellow MEPs as European Parliament Vice President.
During his three mandates covering European various positions in different areas and participates in committees on issues of labor and employment, the protection of citizens, health, dell'ambiente, Research and relations with foreign countries. It 'been Rapporteur for the use of the Communitarian resources in Italy and, per 5 years 1999 al 2004, responsible for relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments of the Member States and candidate countries.
E 'was President of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Afghanistan from April 2007 in July 2009.
Before becoming, in May 2008, Regional Coordinator of Lombardy for Forza Italy, charge that has been reconfirmed in the new party of the People of Freedom, It has been for four years 2004 al 2008 Commissioner for Forza Italy in the Province of Milan, position that allowed him to delve even more knowledge of the complex territory of Milan.
And 'President of the Museo della Permanente in Milan in June 2007.
in June 2009 He was elected President of the Province of Milan.
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