A lberto Bombassei is the chairman of Brembo, the Italian manufacturer of high-performance automotive brake systems that has become a global benchmark for quality and innovation. The company was co-founded by his father, Emilio Bombassei, in 1961 as a small mechanical workshop just outside Bergamo. Alberto joined the family business and has been the driving force behind its evolution from a local supplier into a world-renowned brand synonymous with performance braking.

Under his leadership, Brembo became the go-to supplier for premier automotive brands like Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini, as well as a dominant force in motorsports, supplying braking systems to top teams in Formula 1 and MotoGP. Bombassei's focus on research and development, combined with a keen eye for design, has kept the company at the cutting edge of technology. Beyond his corporate role, he has been an active figure in Italian public life, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament and holding leadership positions in Confindustria, Italy's main industrial federation. He has successfully steered the family company to a public listing while retaining family control, ensuring its legacy of engineering excellence.