Founder Profile
Ugo Stella
Last reviewed: September 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Ugo Stella?
Ugo Stella is a founder of Alfa Romeo, which was founded in 1910 with Alexandre Darracq and Nicola Romeo.
- Company founded
- Alfa Romeo
- Founded
- 1910
- Co-founders
- Alexandre Darracq and Nicola Romeo
Background
Italian aristocrat and early automotive investor.
Founding Story
Ugo Stella (1866-1938) was the Managing Director who effectively saved the company from Darracq's initial failure. He partnered with Italian investors to buy out the factory in Milan and formally renamed the company A.L.F.A. (Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili) in 1910, shifting the focus to high-performance, Italian-designed vehicles. Ugo Stella was born in 1866.
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)