Carlo Dinardo

Carlo Dinardo (1939–2022) was an Italian-born Scottish engineer.

Early life and education

Dinardo was born in Ceppagna, a village in Molise region of Italy, and spent his early years during World War II.[1] In 1950, his family moved to Scotland after his uncle encountered production challenges at an ice cream wafer factory in Airdrie.[1][2]

In Scotland, Dinardo attended St Patrick's High School and Coatbridge Technical College while working part-time to support his studies.[1][2]

Career

Dinardo began his engineering career in Glasgow, initially in mechanical engineering before expanding to civil and structural disciplines.[1] By 1965, after further studies at the University of Strathclyde (formerly the Andersonian Institute), he had become a chartered engineer.[1][2]

In the late 1960s, Dinardo founded the Dinardo Partnership (DP), an engineering consultancy with offices in Scotland, London, and Bristol.[1][3] The firm worked on projects both nationally and internationally, including assignments in China and Nigeria.[1]

Dinardo was the president of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland from 1999 to 2001.[4] His daughter Karen Rutherford Dinardo was also president of the IES from 2016 to 2018.[4]

Personal life

In 1962, Dinardo married Irene Niven.[1] His family members were also involved in the business; his daughter Karen worked as an engineer and later served as president of the Institution of Engineers & Shipbuilders in Scotland, while his son Mark managed the firm's property investments.[1][2] His daughter Lorraine pursued a career in medicine.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Carlo Dinardo obituary". The Times. August 17, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Ferguson, Chris (August 23, 2022). "Carlo Di Nardo: Engineer behind major Aberdeen projects dies". The Press and Journal.
  3. ^ "Carlo Dinardo: Italian Scot engineer". Aberdeen Evening Express. ProQuest 2705583780.
  4. ^ a b "Past Presidents". Institution of Engineers in Scotland. Retrieved 2025-09-27.
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