Nino Tronchetti Provera, entrepreneur and cousin of Chiara Ferragni's ex: here's who Michelle Hunziker's new love is.

Nino Tronchetti Provera is a Milanese entrepreneur born in 1969 who has been a leading figure in sustainable finance and environmental innovation investments for years. A descendant of one of Italy's most renowned industrial families, he is the cousin of Giovanni Tronchetti Provera, Chiara Ferragni's former partner. Today, his name has returned to the spotlight for his romance with Michelle Hunziker , made official by photos and videos of them together in Milan in the summer of 2025.

Education and career: a pioneer of the green economy

After graduating in Business Economics from Bocconi University in Milan and earning a prestigious MBA from INSEAD , Nino Tronchetti Provera began his career in strategic consulting at McKinsey & Company . He subsequently held roles of increasing responsibility at the Telecom Italia group (where he led Finsiel and then Olivetti), before distinguishing himself as one of the first Italian entrepreneurs to believe in the ecological transition .

In 2007, he founded Ambienta , now one of the largest European funds dedicated to environmental sustainability, investing in innovative, low-impact projects and boasting a multi-billion euro portfolio. Thanks to this pioneering vision, Nino has earned a reputation as a leader in green finance and the circular economy, anticipating trends that would shape the future of businesses.

Personal life: his relationship with Michelle Hunziker

Reserved and aloof from gossip, Nino Tronchetti Provera suddenly became the subject of Italian gossip columns for his new relationship with Michelle Hunziker . After separating from photographer Francesca Malgara, with whom he had three daughters (Virginia, Allegra, and Camilla), Nino seemed focused exclusively on work, until he met the Swiss showgirl.

The first rumors about the couple circulated in early 2025, but official confirmation came thanks to photos published by the weekly magazine Oggi: Nino and Michelle were snapped by paparazzi exchanging kisses and smiles in the streets of Milan. The couple is now one of the most talked-about couples of the summer.

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