N erio Alessandri is a self-made Italian billionaire who is the founder and chairman of Technogym, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-end fitness equipment. An industrial designer by training, he founded the company in 1983 at the age of 22, designing and building the first pieces of equipment in his family's garage in Cesena, Italy. His vision was to create fitness machines that combined biomechanical precision with stylish Italian design.

Under his leadership, Technogym has grown into a global wellness brand, renowned for its innovative and technologically advanced gym equipment. The company's products are used in thousands of fitness clubs, hotels, and corporate wellness centers, as well as in the homes of affluent individuals, around the world. Alessandri is also credited with popularizing the broader concept of "wellness," which encompasses a lifestyle of regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and a positive mental attitude. Technogym has been the official supplier of fitness equipment for eight Olympic Games, and its successful IPO on the Milan Stock Exchange in 2016 cemented his status as the "king of fitness."