Alessandro Profumo, known for having served as CEO of Leonardo S.p.A. (formerly Finmeccanica), is an Italian business executive known for his contributions to the banking and defense industries.

He later enrolled at Bocconi University but initially left to support his family, taking a position at Banco Lariano.

[2][3] Profumo began his tenure as CEO of UniCredit in 1998, a period marked by significant organizational growth and structural changes.

In April 2012, Profumo became chairman of the Italian bank Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena.

[5] In 2017, he was appointed CEO of Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian multinational specializing in aerospace, defense, and security.