Leonardo
Leonardo S.p.A. is an Italian multinational company based in Rome, specializing in aerospace, defense, and security. Formerly known as Finmeccanica, the company rebranded in 2017 to honor the legacy of innovation associated with Leonardo da Vinci. With a history dating back to the 19th century, Leonardo has expertise in shipbuilding, electronics, mechanics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. Leonardo operates approximately 180 sites globally and emphasizes research and development. Its diverse portfolio includes military and civil aircraft, helicopters, aerostructures, electronics and defense systems, cybersecurity solutions, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company also has subsidiaries like Leonardo Global Solutions, which provides non-critical business services, and Leonardo DRS, a U.S.-based defense contractor that supports various branches of the U.S. military with advanced technology solutions. Leonardo serves national governments, defense forces, and security agencies worldwide, focusing on meeting the needs of military and civil aviation, naval forces, and homeland security.
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Leonardo went from 1,430 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,562 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 60 people joined, 34 left.
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Leonardo FAQ
How many employees does Leonardo have?
Leonardo has about 1,562 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is Leonardo's revenue per employee?
Leonardo makes about $11.85M in revenue per employee, based on $18.51B annual revenue and 1,562 employees.
How much does Leonardo pay?
6figr has 24 salary profiles for Leonardo in the US and 4 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Leonardo salaries page. See Leonardo salaries in the US
Is Leonardo a public company?
Yes. Leonardo is publicly traded under the ticker LDO.MI on MIL.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.