S ergio Stevanato is an Italian billionaire and the chairman emeritus of the Stevanato Group, a global leader in pharmaceutical glass packaging and drug delivery systems. The company has its roots in a small glassworks factory founded by his father, Giovanni Stevanato, in 1949. After joining the family business, Sergio Stevanato demonstrated a keen vision for growth and innovation, transforming the local operation into a multinational corporation that is a critical supplier to the global pharmaceutical industry.

Under his leadership, the Stevanato Group became a premier manufacturer of glass vials, syringes, and cartridges, essential for packaging vaccines and other injectable drugs. He spearheaded the company's international expansion, establishing production plants across Europe, North and South America, and Asia. Recognizing the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical sector, he also diversified the business into high-tech engineering, creating systems for inspecting and assembling drug packaging. In 2021, he led the company through a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a major milestone in its history. The family, including his children Franco and Marco who now hold key executive roles, retains a controlling stake in the company.