If you’re under 6 ft you’re short. Majority of successful CEO’s share one thing in common. Over 6 ft.
Physique wise this guy is the best on here.
For global averages, 6 ft is still considered relatively tall. Obviously for most people, anyone less than their own height is considered short compared to themselves.
Also, people of the Mediterranean, especially Italy are more from Roman stock and less so from barbarians/Germanic peoples, so they will be shorter and stockier as it's part of their race.