Vincenzo Torriani

Vincenzo Torriani (Novate Milanese, 17 September 1918 – Milan, 24 April 1996) was an Italian sports executive and director of the Giro d'Italia road cycling race from 1949 to 1992.

He was born to a family who ran an olive oil plant.

[1] After World War II, he chose to begin organizing events rather than join the family olive oil company.

[1] Through his sports organizing, he crossed paths with La Gazzetta dello Sport's Armando Cougnet and became involved with the Giro d'Italia starting in 1946.

[1] he assumed the role of sole director before the start of the 1949 Giro d'Italia.