Founder Profile
Nicola Romeo
Last reviewed: September 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Nicola Romeo?
Nicola Romeo is a founder of Alfa Romeo, which was founded in 1910 with Alexandre Darracq and Ugo Stella.
- Company founded
- Alfa Romeo
- Founded
- 1910
- Co-founders
- Alexandre Darracq and Ugo Stella
Background
Italian engineer, entrepreneur, and industrialist.
Founding Story
Nicola Romeo (1876-1938) acquired ALFA in 1915 to convert its massive factories into wartime production facilities for the Italian military (manufacturing aircraft engines and munitions). Following World War I, he resumed car production and officially appended his surname to the brand, creating 'Alfa Romeo' in 1920, and cementing its legacy in Grand Prix racing. Nicola Romeo was born in 1876.
Sources
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- Storie Alfa Romeo Episode 1: From the Origins to 1925 (Alfa Romeo)
- Alfa Romeo Opens Its New Headquarters (Alfa Romeo)