With its 158-year history, a network of more than 12,800 post offices, a workforce of 126 thousand, total financial assets of €536 billion and 35 million customers, Poste Italiane is an integral part of Italy’s economic, social and productive fabric, occupying an unparalleled position in the country in terms of size, recognisability, reach and customer loyalty.
Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange since 2015, Poste Italiane’s free float accounts for approximately 35% of its share capital, of which around 10% is held by retail shareholders, with the remainder held by some of the world’s most important institutional funds. In addition, 65% of the Company's shares are held by the Ministry of the Economy, with a 29.26% stake, and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, with a 35% interest.
Since April 2017, Maria Bianca Farina has been the Company’s Chairwoman and Matteo del Fante its Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
Poste Italiane is now the largest logistics operator in Italy, and is a leading player in the financial, insurance and payment services sector.