Giovanni Ferrero took over the family business after his brother Pietro's demise in 2011. He is not only the reason behind the rising success of the chocolate and confectionary brand called Ferrero Spa but is also responsible for the successes of famous food brands like Nutella and Kinder.

Today, his business skills have yielded him such immense wealth that he has attained the 'richest' Italian title. Here is a chronological account of how Giovanni Ferrero became the 'Nutella Billionaire' in only a matter of a few years.