At the 18th Transatlantic Award Gala Dinner, Stefano Lucchini, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy and Chief Institutional Affairs and External Communication Officer at Intesa Sanpaolo, emphasized the enduring importance of transatlantic relations, describing them as “a cornerstone of this historical moment.”

Lucchini underlined the United States’ role as “the leading non-European investor in our country, with foreign direct investment (FDI) stock valued at $29 billion in 2023, marking a 13% increase compared to 2022. This growth reflects the presence of 2,750 US-affiliated companies operating in Italy, which together employ an impressive 400,000 workers.”