Gianfilippo Salvetti was born in Milan in February 1952. He received a classical education, works as a building contractor, is married and has two sons. He has always been an Alfa Romeo enthusiast, and since 1979 a collector. In 1972 he founded and became President of the Alfa Blue Team. Amateur photographer, supporter of the Milan football club, collector of vintage wines and sub-standard movie cameras, he is also writing a screenplay which he hopes to produce one day. He has also published "Immagini & parole" (Images & Words), a collection of black a white photographs and poetry.