Gian Mario Rossignolo, a key figure in Italian industry in the late twentieth century, died at the age of 95. A versatile individual and longstanding associate of Umberto Agnelli, Rossignolo operated across essential sectors including automotive, electronics, telecommunications, and robotics, making significant contributions to the organizations with which he was involved. Born in Vignale Monferrato in 1930, he joined Fiat in 1957 and was appointed CEO and general manager of Lancia in 1977, helping to modernize the company. He later led Zanussi and other mechanical and automation enterprises, solidifying his reputation as a manager who can navigate periods of restructuring and change. He took over as president of Telecom Italia in 1998, during the delicate transition to privatization and just before Colaninno's takeover bid. Simultaneously, he initiated robotics-focused entrepreneurial endeavors, which subsequently integrated with the Prima Industrie group, thereby foreshadowing concepts that currently constitute core elements of manufacturing innovation. His career concluded with an ambitious effort to revitalize the De Tomaso brand, which ultimately led to bankruptcy in 2012 and subsequent legal complications, including a conviction in 2019 for bankruptcy and fraud.