Giovanni Chiodi

Giovanni Chiodi
President of Abruzzo
In office 3 January 2009 – 10 June 2014
Preceded by	Ottaviano Del Turco
Succeeded by	Luciano D'Alfonso
Mayor of Teramo
In office 13 June 2004 – 14 December 2008
Preceded by	Angelo Sperandio
Succeeded by	Maurizio Brucchi
Personal details
Born	(1961-04-25) 25 April 1961 (age 63) Teramo, Italy
Political party	Forza Italia (till 2009) PdL (2009–2013) Forza Italia (2013–2015) IDeA (2015-2021) CI (since 2021)
Alma mater	LUISS Guido Carli
Occupation	Politician, chartered accountant

Giovanni Chiodi (born 25 April 1961) is an Italian politician. He was the Mayor of Teramo from 2004 to 2008. He has served as President of Abruzzo from 2009 to 2014.

Biography

Chiodi graduated in Economy at the LUISS University and began his career as a chartered accountant.

In 1999, Chiodi entered politics as the Pole for Freedoms candidate for the seat of Mayor of Teramo, but loses against The Olive Tree candidate and incumbent Mayor Angelo Sperandio.

In 2004, Chiodi tries once again to run for Mayor of Teramo and wins, gaining the support of the whole House of Freedoms coalition;[1] he left the office in December 2008, in order to run for the office of President of Abruzzo, winning the electoral competition.[2]

In 2014, Chiodi tried to seek a second term, but was defeated by the Democratic Party candidate Luciano D'Alfonso.[3]

References

1. "Province, l'Ulivo prende Taranto. Comuni: ribaltoni a Bologna e Bari". La Repubblica. 15 June 2004. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
2. "Elezioni Abruzzo, trionfo del Pdl. Crolla l'affluenza, vota il 52,98%". La Repubblica. 15 December 2008. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
3. "Regionali, stravince Luciano D'Alfonso: tutte le cifre e le preferenze". News-Town.it. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2018.