Carlo Ancelotti is a former footballer and the current manager of AC Milan. He is the longest-tenured manager in Serie A, having been with Milan since November 2001. With numerous titles, notably two UEFA Champions League trophies and the prestigious Scudetto, won under his reign, he is arguably one of the most successful Rossoneri coaches of all time.

On September 11, 2007, Ancelotti was named the 2007 ESM European Coach of the Year.