# Giampiero Rinaudo

> Giampiero “Gipi” Rinaudo is the Italian co-founder and former CEO of Deltatre. Trained in computer science in Turin, he helped grow the company from its 1986 beginnings in sports timing and graphics into an international supplier of sports and media technology. He handed over the CEO role in October 2021 and later took investment and advisory roles, including senior advisor at Personar in April 2026.

- **Role:** Senior Advisor at Personar
- **Organizations:** Deltatre, Personar, Promemoria Group, Epico Play, Veevi (formerly DHTA Sports)
- **From:** Cuneo, Italy
- **Nationality:** Italian
- **Education:** Computer Science, University of Turin
- **Known for:** Co-founded Deltatre in 1986 and led it through more than 35 years of development., Helped grow Deltatre to more than 1,000 employees and international operations during his CEO tenure., Oversaw the company’s expansion across results, broadcast graphics, digital publishing and streaming services.

## Career timeline

- **1984** — Graduated in computer science at the University of Turin; early work involved sports timing connected with Olivetti.
- **1986** — Co-founded Deltatre in Turin with two partners, including Luca Marini.
- **1994** — Deltatre began supplying UEFA Champions League results and broadcast services.
- **1995** — Deltatre supported real-time website results at the athletics world championships.
- **2005** — UEFA appointed Deltatre and NTT Communications to develop its Live IP Video service.
- **2007** — Deltatre won the development and technical management contract for FIFA.com.
- **2008** — Deltatre participated in NBC’s first Olympic streaming website for Beijing.
- **2016** — Bruin Sports Capital acquired a 75 percent stake in Deltatre; Rinaudo and Luca Marini retained 25 percent.
- **2018** — Deltatre agreed to acquire Massive Interactive in a transaction valued at up to $127 million including earnouts.
- **2021** — Retired as Deltatre CEO at the end of October; Andrea Marini succeeded him. His next role was announced as non-executive chairman and board member.
- **2024** — Joined Promemoria Group as partner and board member.
- **2026** — Personar announced his appointment as senior advisor and his personal investment on 15 April.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Deltatre in 1986 and led it through more than 35 years of development.
- Helped grow Deltatre to more than 1,000 employees and international operations during his CEO tenure.
- Oversaw the company’s expansion across results, broadcast graphics, digital publishing and streaming services.
- Led Deltatre during the Bruin investment and Massive Interactive acquisition.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Appointed senior advisor at Personar; its 15 April announcement also confirmed his personal investment.
- **2026-03** — Guest speaker at the Rotary Club Cuneo gathering on 24 March, discussing his entrepreneurial experience.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gipirinaudo/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21