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![Elli Tsiforou nuovo capo della Segreteria generale congiunta di Copa e Cogeca](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/fc210d6264bd106bb666347da9942801.jpg.webp)
PeopleElli Tsiforou new secretary general of Copa Gogeca
First woman to hold this post since 1962: She will take office from September 2024
During the joint Praesidia of Copa and Cogeca yesterday, Thursday, June 27, the members of the two organizations based in Europe decided to appoint Elli Tsiforou as head of their joint General Secretariat.... more
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PeopleAdelio Santero one of the fathers of Italian muscat died
He has been at the helm of the 958 Santero Group since 1958
The funeral of Adelio Santero, an industrialist from Moscato who died at the age of 91, will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 11 in Santo Stefano Belbo in the province of Cuneo. Santero was one of the... more
![Carmine Forbuso, direttore marketing Parmigiano Reggiano](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/3a6912402d6ca4a76969f389c3be408a.jpg.webp)
PeopleParmigiano Reggiano: Carmine Forbuso new marketing director
The 40-year-old from Campania has got experience in Campari, Ferrero and Procter & Gamble
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium has appointed 40-year-old Carmine Forbuso as Marketing Director of the Protection Consortium.The new director is a well-known name in the world of international marketing,... more
![Fabrizio Dosi, ceo Frescobaldi e Lamberto Frescobaldi, presidente del gruppo](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c232bcea0e7731d82548634f637ec08e.webp.webp)
PeopleFabrizio Dosi new ceo of Frescobaldi
He succeeds Giovanni Geddes and will oversee the group's many brands
Marchesi Frescobaldi Group has appointed Fabrizio Dosi as its new ceo. As ceo, Dosi will oversee the group's many brands, including prestigious Super Tuscan producer Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce in Montalcino... more
![Gerrit Marx ceo di Cnh](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/92e281cc01b94042cdf3cb3e1ee9379e.webp.webp)
PeopleCnh relies on Marx (Gerrit) to revive tractors
Exor Group company appoints new CEO to replace Scott Wine
Cnh Industrial announces the appointment of Gerrit Marx as ceo starting from 1 July 2024. The company will be a new company. He succeeds Scott Wine, whose request to leave the company at the end of the... more
![Matteo Fantacchiotti, CEO Campari](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/70d6355a34a3445553f8b9526ebcb62a.jpg.webp)
PeopleCampari, new Ceo will take office on 15 April
Matteo Fantacchiotti will replace Kunze-Concewitz, who collects a bonus of 30 million
The news was anticipated last September 12, 2023 (see EFA News article), and yesterday it was confirmed: Matteo Fantacchiotti was chosen as the candidate for the position of Chief Executive Officer of... more
![Roberto Bertazzoni, patron di Smeg e La Pavoni](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/20b36016e5dc25d2d52675d1f22d775e.jpg.webp)
PeopleRoberto Bertazzoni, patron of Smeg and La Pavoni, has died
He leaves his wife, and his son Vittorio, today at the head of the family business
Roberto Bertazzoni, the patron of Smeg and de La Pavoni espresso machines, died at the age of 81. The funeral was held at the Cathedral of Guastalla (Reggio Emilia), the city where he was born on 10 December... more
![Riccardo Piazzolla, Trade Marketing Director di Birra Peroni](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/9125455f91dffc3e622047426820aac3.jpg.webp)
PeopleBirra Peroni: Riccardo Piazzolla new Trade Marketing Director
By this appointment the company aims to define plans focused on the needs of shoppers and customers
Birra Peroni has announced the appointment of Riccardo Piazzolla as new Trade Marketing Director. The manager, who took office on 1 April, reporting directly to Enrico Galasso , president and CEO of Birra... more
![Claudia Ciacci, general manager di F.lli Branca](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/06081acf0af28ab205151f5d913b389e.webp.webp)
PeopleF.lli Branca, Claudia Ciacci new general manager
The assignment comes at a time of strong growth and international expansion
Fratelli Branca Distillerie announces the appointment of Claudia Ciacci as general manager. Graduated in Management engineering at La Sapienza University in Rome, Ciacci began her professional career in... more
![Richard Williams nuovo ceo di Muller Yogurt e dessert UK e Irlanda](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/b1419dc7004c690b31b921a89d01827f.jpg.webp)
PeopleRichard Williams new ceo of Müller in UK and Ireland
Takes the place of Justin Cook: in the past he has been in the dairy sector with Saputo
Richard Williams is the new ceo of Müller Yogurt & Dessert in the UK and Ireland. He replaces Justin Cook, former ceo of Jacobs Douwe Egberts who, since March 2021, had become ceo of the company. Müller Yo... more
![Jonathan Hannestad, ceo Everli](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/49afba1c6fe122aad1558a9cc5dfa09f.jpg.webp)
PeoplePalella Holdinngs changes the vertex of Everli
Jonathan Hannestad becomes ceo of the marketplace, Emanuele Floridi new head of external relations
A few days after the acquisition of the supermarket group Everli Palella Holdings, family office of Salvatore Palella, the tycoon nicknamed "the wizard of Helbiz", the first to have brought the sharing... more
![Chiara Camerini Porzi, Chief Operating Officer di Burger King Restaurants Italia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/de6cd9f87f0ad26bfb782d697d6d49cf.jpg.webp)
PeopleBurger King Italy: Chiara Camerini Porzi new Chief Operating Officer
The assignment is part of a process of consolidation of the company in the national market
Burger King Restaurants Italia, a company controlled by the Qsrp Group and Master Franchisee of Burger King in Italy, has appointed Chiara Camerini Porzi as Chief Operating Officer. The new assignment... more
![Daniele Camicia, direttore generale di Andriani Spa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/bcc9df84d330060e4c45c2b04a837151.jpg.webp)
PeopleAndriani: Daniele Camicia is the new general manager
The appointment coincides with the rapid international rise of the italian company
With twenty years of experience in extraordinary finance operations serving Italian family-run SMEs, gained mainly in UBS, Daniele Camicia joins Andriani SpA Società Benefit as general manager. His arrival... more
![Giorgia Favaro, AD McDonald's Italia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/9fcb951e852d1e16811cf3efad9c5f05.jpg.webp)
PeopleMcDonald’s, Giorgia Favaro is the new ceo in Italy
Replaces Dario Baroni, who heads 11 European countries
From 15 January Giorgia Favaro will be the new ceo of McDonald’s Italy, which has 680 restaurants and 32 thousand employees in the country. He succeeds Dario Baroni, ceo since 2021, promoted to lead 1... more
![Ettore Prandini, presidente nazionale Coldiretti](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/fd9afba27ad52f6e527755d0070c44fa.jpg.webp)
PeopleEttore Prandini re-elected national president Coldiretti
Target, Euro 100B Italian food exports in 5 years, promoting 100% Italian supply chains
Ettore Prandini, 51, from Lombardy, has been confirmed national president of Coldiretti. To elect him unanimously was the Assembly of delegates from all regions, representing more than 1.5 million members,... more
![Alessandra Tatoni, Head of PM Sales Management & Digital Transformation di Cbre](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c9890ce5907a1da882f21e0976c5d5bf.jpg.webp)
PeopleReal estate. CBRE: new assignment for Alessandra Tatoni
The manager takes on the role of Senior Director, Head of PM Sales Management & Digital Transformation
CBRE, a global commercial real estate investment and services company, announces the appointment of Alessandra Tatoni as Senior Director, Head of PM Sales Management & Digital Transformation in Italy.Tatoni... more
![Manuel Valadas de Albuquerque, reponsabile Agribusiness Sud Europa di Cbre](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/1e0dd99c249c451318a04f65723ac025.jpg.webp)
PeopleCbre, new agribusiness manager South Europe
Valadas de Albuquerque at the helm of the Spain-Italy team for real estate growth in agribusiness
Cbre, one of the leaders in services and investments in commercial real estate especially in the retail sector (shopping centers and supermarkets), announces the appointment of Manuel Valadas de Albuquerque... more
![Lorenzo Cagnoni, Presidente IEG (1939 - 2023)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/6229f078557a25a7e3b017fb8451236d.jpg.webp)
PeopleFarewell to Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Italian Exhibition Group
The historic manager, architect of the success of the Rimini fair, had been ill for some time
Lorenzo Cagnoni, president of Ieg-Italian Exhibition Group, the group listed on the stock exchange born from the integration of the management companies of the Italian Rimini and Vicenza fairs, passed... more
![Carlos Abrams-Rivera, CEO Kraft-Heinz](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/52209bc3a36540ef6b3f8d11c3b3c75f.jpeg.webp)
PeopleKraft-Heinz appointed new chief executive officer
Carlos Abrams-Rivera will take office on January 1, 2024
Kraft-Heinz has appointed Carlos Abrams-Rivera as Chief Executive Officer: the manager will take office on January 1, 2024, and he will take over as CEO from Miguel Patricio, who has served as the company’s c... more
![Lorenzo Ercole, presidente Saclà](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/890b29e54b23d776e44acac0568b15fa.avif.webp)
PeopleLorenzo Ercole, the president of Saclà, has passed away at the age of 84
He leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara, who took over leadership of the company
Lorenzo Ercole, president of Saclà, has died at the age of 84. Born in Asti on july 10, 1939, he leaves behind his wife Fernanda and daughter Chiara. The announcement of the piedmontese entrepreneur's... more
![Fabio de Petris amministratore delegato Bat Italia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/7265e21790cd0a73aca9bb2388108750.jpg.webp)
PeopleFabio de Petris appointed managing director of Bat Italia
Manager to head "fast-growing" business. Chairman Alessandro Bertolini
Bat announces the appointment of Fabio de Petris to the position of managing director of Bat Italia. The world's leading consumer goods company with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector... more
![Massimo Barboni, general manager Italia di Martini&Rossi (gruppo Bacardi)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c94cdc0795066394ef8c3cdf9a29b84f.jpg.webp)
PeopleMassimo Barboni new general manager Italy for Martini&Rossi
Takes over from Stephane Cluzet to lead business development in our country
Massimo Barboni is the new general manager of Martini & Rossi, a company part of the Bacardi Group and active in the production and distribution of drinks and spirits. Barboni, who takes over from Stephane... more
![Chiara Coricelli, ceo di Pietro Coricelli Spa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/0fc2a90f28a7551cd58b1ffda6567e58.jpg.webp)
PeopleChiara Coricelli president of family business
Father, Giuseppe Antonio, named honorary president of Pietro Coricelli
Chiara, 42, representing the third generation and last after three sons, also retains the role of ceo, which she has held since 2018. more
![Qu Dongyu, al momento della sua rielezione a direttore generale della Fao (Roma, 2 luglio 2023)](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/42d627b25bf5316a8be21d68f66cfb34.jpg.webp)
PeopleFao: Qu Dongyu re-elected general manager
Overwhelming majority in the votes of the assembly: 168 out of 182. The second term will last until 2027
All as expected. Qu Dongyu was re-elected director general of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO assembly reserved the overwhelming majority of 168 votes out of... more
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PeopleIvan Menezes, longtime ceo of Diageo, dies at 63
He was due to retire at the end of the month: his place is immediately taken by Debra Crew
Ivan Menezes, longtime head of Diageo, has passed away after a brief illness. Breaking the news was the company itself. Menezes, who served for 10 years as ceo of what many consider the world's largest... more
![Jan Derck van Karnebeek, nuovo ceo di FrieslandCampina](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/83a9e2d230375a1a61922a74f6043ba3.png.webp)
PeopleJan Derck van Karnebeek new ceo of FrieslandCampina
As of June 1, he takes over from Hein Schumacher who was appointed ceo of Unilever
The waltz of appointments kicked off by Hein Schumacher, who was named Unilever's new ceo in January continues apace. In his place, now, FrieslandCampina has appointed Jan Derck van Karnebeek as its next... more
![Elisa Pagliarani, direttore generale Poke House](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/14a5ae65da67eaa4beaf8f7723e6ed81.jpg.webp)
PeoplePoke House, a woman in charge
Elisa Pagliarani appointed general manager
Poke House has appointed a woman, Elisa Pagliarani, as general manager of the company until now run by its own founders Matteo Pichi and Vittoria Zanetti. The manager will be joined by new appointments:... more
![Cees t’ Hart, CEO del Gruppo Carlsberg](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/413ccae5a033bf9107d2a41d90d5eaa9.jpg.webp)
PeopleCarlsberg/2. Change at the top
Cees 't Hart leaves office after 8 years
After eight years as CEO of Carlsberg, Cees 't Hart has informed the supervisory board of his intention to leave the group by the end of the third quarter of 2023. Since the beginning of his tenure at... more
![Hein Schumacher, ceo Unilever](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/63ca9d2d6a45594425c4ae5d886ad08b.png.webp)
PeopleHein Schumacher new CEO of Unilever
The former CEO of FrieslandCampina will replace the outgoing Alan Jope from 1 July 2023
Unilever has announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher as the company's next CEO. Schumacher , 51, married, father of three, he is currently managing director of global dairy and nutrition company Royal... more
![Nicola Serafin, Direttore Generale De' Longhi](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/0e79956830a004a739a8b032dffb23c8.jpg.webp)
PeopleNicola Serafin new general manager of De' Longhi
The position will take effect from January 1st 2023
The board of directors of De' Longhi have approved today the appointment of Nicola Serafin as general manager. Serafin reporting directly to the chief executive officer Fabio de' Longhi. In the new position,... more
![Bernadette Bevacqua, CEO Sperlari](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/1ea79de5f09cf0f1400aae494f510925.jpg.webp)
PeopleBernadette Bevacqua is the new CEO of Sperlari
She comes from Henkel and will have to push the growth path of the confectionery group
Bernadette Bevacqua, former President of Henkel Italia, is the new CEO of Sperlari, the historic confectionery group from Cremona, controlled by the German Katjes International Gmbh. Leveraging on its... more
![Gianluca Di Tondo, CEO Barilla Group](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/de6c28ac97d9a50e2c70355a2a618952.jpg.webp)
PeopleBarilla Group appointed new CEO
Gianluca Di Tondo, former Chief Marketing Officer, will replace Claudio Colzani
Barilla announced that as of April 2023, after over 10 years at the helm of the Barilla Group, Claudio Colzani will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer to pursue other professional opportunities.... more
![LIsa Gibbs, Corporate Communications Officer Nestlé](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/d527583d2a64100f304534473647d488.jpg.webp)
PeopleNestlé appoints Lisa Gibby as Chief Communications Officer
She will oversee the Corporate functions, including MR, PA, digital and content and employee engagement
The Nestlé Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Gibby as Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer and as a member of the Executive Board of Nestlé S.A., effective January 1, 20... more
![Andrea Cipolloni, ceo Europe-Italy di Autogrill](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/5a4aff4ca020c0ecf466a2b65eb36674.jpeg.webp)
PeopleAutogrill: the CEO Cipolloni leaves the Company
According to rumors, he could become CEO of Eataly
Less and less Italy in Autogrill recently acquired by the Swiss giant Dufry. Andrea Cipolloni, ceo Italy and Europe, has resigned to pursue new professional opportunities. The news was released by the... more
![Felix Frohner, General Manager Findus Italia](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/6ab76b43e6b775c0f1f926c71de955c5.jpeg.webp)
PeopleFindus, Fröhner is the new General Manager for Italy
With Nomad Foods since 2015, he was head of Austria so far
Felix Fröhner, born in 1972, of German origin, is the new General Manager of Findus for Italy. Joining Nomad Foods (the British group that owns the Findus brand) in 2015, Fröhner held the role of General M... more
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PeopleBrandt: Emre Erbas is the news European Sales Director for Specialty Products
The American Group is a leading agricultural company founded in 1953 in Illinois
Current BRANDT Senior Business Manager for CIS & MENA, Emre Erbas, has been promoted to the newly-created position of Sales & Business Management Director for Specialty Products at BRANDT Europe. Erbas... more
![Petros Papageorgiou, DG Branca Distillerie](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/0963865a75cde872306f523a6c3286d4.jpg.webp)
PeopleBranca (spirits), Papageorgiou is the new Managing Director
He will coordinate the development of all the brands of the historic distillery
Petros Papageorgiou joins Fratelli Branca Distillerie Italia as General Manager with responsibility for operational management for which he will report to President Niccolò Branca. Papageorgiou, formerly... more
![Federico Odella, AD Bonduelle](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/6c5de8bd702aa80a84648d7196e4329e.png.webp)
PeopleBonduelle Italy, Federico Odella is the new CEO
Among the tasks, to lead the company towards the B-Corp certification
Bonduelle Italia, a branch in the Bel Paese of the French company, world leader in the vegetable sector that operates in the fresh, frozen and ambient sector, has appointed Federico Odella as the new CEO.... more
![Francesco Pugliese, ad di Conad](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/049bb52cb55c266e88311d6f588a5609.jpg.webp)
PeoplePugliese (Conad) appointed Agecore president
The European purchasing center has a total turnover of 62.4 billion
Conad CEO Francesco Pugliese has been appointed President of Agecore, the European headquarters that brings together some large groups of independent entrepreneurs associated in the retail world, an international... more
![Massimo Garavaglia, CEO and General Manager of De’ Longhi SpA](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2b509478dff244e736eb29d3825c013b.jpg.webp)
PeopleDe' Longhi, the CEO leaves
Massimo Garavaglia abandons "for personal reasons"
The CEO of De 'Longhi, Massimo Garavaglia, will leave the post "for personal reasons", as announced in a press release from the group. The resignation will be effective from 31 August next and the company... more
![Foto-Piero-Gattoni](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/f83c92e6b748bfce4965b43d6d2fe17c.jpg.webp)
PeopleBiogas: Gattoni Vice-president of the European association
"Three-year decisive for the production goal of 35 billion cubic meters of biomethane"
The President of the CIB - Italian Biogas Consortium, Piero Gattoni , has been appointed Vice President of the board of EBA, the European biogas association. The appointment comes after the association's... more
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PeopleNew governance in Origin Europa
Leo Bertozzi will represent Italy in Brussels
Leo Bertozzi of Origin Italia will represent our country in the new board of Origin Europe, an association that brings together over 250 groups of European geographical indications, with the aim of bringing... more
![Antonino Santoro Federazione EHPM](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/ce2cdbd5b2ee1bb48910cd34a03a4306.jpg.webp)
PeopleIntegratori & Salute on the European stage
Antonino Santoro reconfirmed at the helm of the European federation of Health Product Manufacturers
Integratori & Salute, an association born from the merger of Integratori Italia and FederSalus, has recently joined the Ehpm Federation (European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers),... more
![Ettore-Nicoletto_Presidente&CEO_Angelini-Wines-&-Estates](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/c43c30e1435a8864c0e42d4988310fe0.jpg.webp)
PeopleFedervini joins the Board of Comité Vins
Ettore Nicoletto elected among the new members of the board of the European association
During the meeting of the general assembly held yesterday, March 17 in Brussels, the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins - the European association representing the wine industry - elected the new Board w... more
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PeopleChange at the top of Domino's Pizza
Ritch Allison retires from CEO role: Russell Weiner takes his place; Sandeep Reddy CFO
Domino's current CEO, Ritch Allison, will retire on April 30. This was announced by the American pizza chain specifying that Russell Weiner +, currently coo and president of the company, will be promoted... more
![Vera Cubranic Bocak, HR & Inclusion Director per BAT Italia e l’Area Sud Europa.](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2a2420b2e26578927bb542e25312646d.jpg.webp)
PeopleBat appoints new HR director
Vera Cubranic Bocak becomes HR & Inclusion Director for Italy and the Southern Europe Area
BAT-British American Tobacco Italia, a world leader in consumer goods with a multi-category product portfolio in the tobacco sector, announces the appointment of Vera Cubranic Bocak as the new HR & Inclusion... more
![Adam Legersky cfo birra peroni](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/3050d5ef061c2f1c453b5ca76b449fdb.jpg.webp)
PeopleBirra Peroni announces the appointment of the new CFO
The entry of Adam Legersky will help broaden the company's international profile
Birra Peroni announces the appointment of Adam Legersky as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The manager, who will report directly to the CEO Enrico Galasso, will be in charge of guiding and implementing... more
![Alessanro-Oltramari_BASF_](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/2038be8eda32ae22f37ceef4215170e8.jpg.webp)
PeopleBasf: handover in the Agricultural Solutions division
Alessandro Oltramari is the new sales director for Italy
Transfer of deliveries within the Agricultural Solutions division of Basf Italia: starting from February the leadership of the sales department passed to Alessandro Oltramari, who replaces Angelo Stradiotti.... more
![Tommaso Cancellara, GM IEG Usa](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/bbab94d067ef0a1f6a85aa7cb59be025.jpeg.webp)
PeopleFairs: Cancellara is the new general manager of IEG Usa
He will manage the development and the exhibition and congress business in North America
Italian Exhibition Group, the controlling holding of the Rimini and Vicenza Fairs, has appointed Tommaso Cancellara as the new general manager of Ieg Usa, a company that the exhibition and congress group... more
![Nicola-Saraceno](https://www.efanews.eu/resources/small/4c4f3a9fae48d3120e3577503f447590.jpg.webp)
PeopleRossopomodoro has a new CEO
Nicola Saraceno will carry on the company's growth strategy in Italy and abroad
Outgoing CEO Colombo leaves for other professional opportunities. The owners' gratitude for having successfully led the company through the terrible phase of the pandemic. more