Poste Italiane Highlights at 31 December 2024
€ 12.6 bn
Total Revenues
€ 2.96 bn
Operating profit
€ 2 bn
Net profit
With our over 160 year history, 119,000 employees, 12,755 post offices, total financial assets of €590 billion and 46 million customers, we occupy an unmatched position throughout the Italian territory in terms of size, recognisability, capillarity and trust on the part of its customers.
We are the largest integrated and omnichannel services platform in Italy, operating in the following sectors:
- Logistic services
- Parcels and Distribution
- Financial and Insurance Services
- Telecommunications
- Energy market
Our role and our impact
Our role is pivotal for Italy’s economic, social, and productive fabric, placing us at the forefront in promoting sustainable development, digital evolution, and national cohesion.
In 2024, we generated turnover of €12,6 billion, and continue to generate significant impacts on the national economy in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), tax revenue, employment, and household income.
In the period from 2018 - 2024, the total value of our direct, indirect and induced impacts on the Italian economy amounted to approximately €90 billion in terms of GDP, €51 billion in employment income and €15 billion in terms of tax revenue. Poste Italiane also contributed to the creation of an average of 189 thousand jobs between 2018 and 2024.
In 2024, we generated turnover of €12,6 billion, and continue to generate significant impacts on the national economy in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), tax revenue, employment, and household income.
In the period from 2018 - 2024, the total value of our direct, indirect and induced impacts on the Italian economy amounted to approximately €90 billion in terms of GDP, €51 billion in employment income and €15 billion in terms of tax revenue. Poste Italiane also contributed to the creation of an average of 189 thousand jobs between 2018 and 2024.
Our strategy
We are a Group with a clear strategic development path ahead across all our business areas, built on solid foundations set out in the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan – The Connecting Platform, updated in February 2025.
The Group’s commitment to sustainable development has also led to the update of the ESG Plan, fully aligned with the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan
Find out more about our Strategic plan
The Group’s commitment to sustainable development has also led to the update of the ESG Plan, fully aligned with the 2024–2028 Strategic Plan
Find out more about our Strategic plan
Purpose
Our role is also reflected in the purpose of Poste Italiane:
GROWING RESPONSIBLY – Building on our unique position in Italy, we are working to achieve the goals set out in our Strategic Plan, with the aim of driving the country’s sustainable development.
PEOPLE'S CONTRIBUTION – The passion and expertise of our employees are dedicated to serving our customers. We value our people through a continuous commitment to training, wellbeing, and the recognition of diversity.
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS – Our strategy enables us to create shared value for the communities in which we operate, while at the same time achieving our business objectives.
INNOVATION AND DIGITALISATION – We are a centre of excellence in Italy for digital and IT skills. We position ourselves as a driver of Italy’s digital transformation, adopting a highly inclusive approach.
SOCIAL COHESION IN ITALY – With an unparalleled nationwide presence, we support and engage with local communities, promoting citizens’ wellbeing and the country’s socioeconomic development. For over 160 years, we have been a driving force for inclusive growth in Italy.
“Grow responsibly thanks to the decisive contribution
of its people to the sustainable success,
innovation, digitisation and
social cohesion of the Country.”
of its people to the sustainable success,
innovation, digitisation and
social cohesion of the Country.”
GROWING RESPONSIBLY – Building on our unique position in Italy, we are working to achieve the goals set out in our Strategic Plan, with the aim of driving the country’s sustainable development.
PEOPLE'S CONTRIBUTION – The passion and expertise of our employees are dedicated to serving our customers. We value our people through a continuous commitment to training, wellbeing, and the recognition of diversity.
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS – Our strategy enables us to create shared value for the communities in which we operate, while at the same time achieving our business objectives.
INNOVATION AND DIGITALISATION – We are a centre of excellence in Italy for digital and IT skills. We position ourselves as a driver of Italy’s digital transformation, adopting a highly inclusive approach.
SOCIAL COHESION IN ITALY – With an unparalleled nationwide presence, we support and engage with local communities, promoting citizens’ wellbeing and the country’s socioeconomic development. For over 160 years, we have been a driving force for inclusive growth in Italy.
Governance and ownership structure
Poste Italiane has issued shares listed on the Mercato Telematico Azionario (Electronic Stock Exchange - MTA) organised and managed by Borsa Italiana SpA as of 27 October 2015. At October 30 2024, the Company is 29.26% owned by the Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) and 35% owned by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA (CDP), also controlled by the MEF. The remaining shares are held by institutional and retail investors.
A total of 32.1% of the shares held by institutional investors of Poste Italiane SpA belong to investors who follow ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) criteria in their investment choices.
Since May 2023, Silvia Maria Rovere is the Company’s Chairwoman. Since April 2017 Matteo Del Fante is Chief Executive Officer. Giuseppe Lasco was appointed General Manager in February 2024.
A total of 32.1% of the shares held by institutional investors of Poste Italiane SpA belong to investors who follow ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) criteria in their investment choices.
Since May 2023, Silvia Maria Rovere is the Company’s Chairwoman. Since April 2017 Matteo Del Fante is Chief Executive Officer. Giuseppe Lasco was appointed General Manager in February 2024.
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