Anna Ferrino receives the honor of Cavaliere del Lavoro at the Quirinale

On Friday 24 October at the Quirinale Palace , the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella awarded Anna Ferrino , General Manager of Ferrino & CSpA, the honour of Cavaliere del Lavoro .

This prestigious recognition recognizes an entrepreneurial journey that began over a century and a half ago, built on continuity, innovation, and social responsibility.

For Anna Ferrino, at the helm of one of Italy's oldest outdoor companies, it represents a tribute to over 150 years of family history, rooted in Piedmont but with an eye on the world.

"Receiving this title from President Mattarella is a profound emotion for me," says Anna Ferrino. "It's an honor that transcends my own person and that I want to share with my family, the Rabajoli members, and the entire Ferrino team.
It is thanks to their daily commitment, their expertise, and their passion that our company continues to grow today, keeping alive the roots and spirit with which it all began more than 150 years ago.”

Founded in 1870 in Turin by Cesare Ferrino , the company began producing the first waterproof fabrics, used for expedition tents and intended for explorers of the time.
Over the decades, Ferrino has accompanied mountaineering, scientific, and humanitarian expeditions around the world—from Reinhold Messner's feats on the fourteen eight-thousanders to missions in Antarctica—becoming an international point of reference for those who experience the mountains and adventure authentically.

Today, the San Mauro Torinese headquarters hosts a team of approximately 70 employees, committed to developing innovative and sustainable products.

Anna Ferrino is General Manager of Ferrino & CSpA

His career in the world of textiles and sportswear began at the French weaving mill Gaillard SA in Rouen (France), a company producing fabrics for sportswear.
Subsequently, for ten years, he was Country Manager Italy for Columbia Sportswear Company (USA), overseeing the launch and distribution of the brand on the national market.

His arrival at Ferrino marks the beginning of a new phase: the company is expanding its product range, integrating clothing and snowshoes, strengthening its identity as a leading brand in the outdoor world and its positioning on foreign markets.
For Anna Ferrino, the tent remains the brand's quintessential symbol: a functional object and, at the same time, an expression of freedom and sustainability. At the same time, she sees the technical backpack as the brand's new emblem, a synthesis of quality, ergonomics, and durability.

At the same time, Anna Ferrino has held important roles in the institutional and cultural fields, among which the most significant are:

the Presidency of Assoport and Vice-Presidency of the Turin Industrial Union

the vice presidency of the CRT Foundation and the Teatro Stabile di Torino

the presidency of the CRT Foundation for Modern and Contemporary Art

is a member of the Board of Directors of the La Stampa – Specchio dei Tempi Foundation

Under the direction of Anna Ferrino and the Rabajoli partners , the company has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, maintaining the production of tents and supplies for humanitarian emergencies in Italy.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Ferrino intensified its production to support the Civil Protection and healthcare organizations, confirming its commitment to serving the community.

The San Mauro Torinese headquarters is powered entirely by solar energy and hosts a research and development team dedicated to designing durable, recyclable and low environmental impact products.

In 2024, Anna Ferrino received the Compasso d'Oro Lifetime Achievement Award, awarded by ADI – Association for Industrial Design , the most authoritative international recognition in the field of design.
The award celebrated his contribution to Italian design culture, highlighting his ability to combine business, culture, and sustainability.

His appointment as Cavaliere del Lavoro in 2025 by the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella adds to this journey, recognizing a figure who has combined vision, ethics, and passion in leading a company that is a symbol of Made in Italy.