Elkann

Elkann is a surname of Italian origin most widely recognized because of its association with the Agnelli family, the Italian industrial dynasty known for Fiat and Exor, the family’s investment holding company. The name has entered public prominence through Alain Elkann, a writer and journalist who married into the Agnelli family, and their children, John Elkann and Lapo Elkann, who are leading figures in business and entrepreneurship.

John Elkann is a prominent Italian businessman who serves as chairman and chief executive of Exor, the holding company controlled by the Agnelli family. He has led the family’s involvement in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and has held governance roles in other group ventures, including Ferrari.

Lapo Elkann is an entrepreneur and designer known for his work in fashion and lifestyle projects. He founded Italia Independent and has been involved in various ventures within the family’s business and branding activities. He is the brother of John Elkann and a public figure within the Elkann/Agnelli circle.

Alain Elkann is a writer and journalist who has chronicled Italian and international affairs. He is the father of John and Lapo Elkann and, through his marriage into the Agnelli lineage, the Elkann surname is connected to Fiat’s historical and contemporary landscape.

Together, the Elkann surname denotes a branch of the broader Agnelli family, renowned for its long-standing influence in Italian industry, media, and philanthropy, with Exor at the center of its modern corporate footprint.