Glauco Martinelli, founder of the first Italian general sales agent, ATC, died on 27 March.
He began his career in 1960 with BOAC, followed by key roles in the cargo divisions of South African Airways and Alitalia, before founding ATC to represent Air Canada in Italy 1979, at a time when the GSA concept was still unknown.
Under his leadership, ATC became a leading name in the Italian market, joining the international ECS in 2012when he passed the leadership of the company to his son, Sauro Martinelli. ATC is the largest GSA organisation in Italy.