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Elica appoints Luca Barboni as new CEO: Continuity, experience and evolution

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Elica SpA, an Italian company at the forefront of the design and production of extractor hoods and cooking appliances, announces the appointment of Luca Barboni, former Managing Director – Cooking Business Unit, as the company's new CEO and Chief Executive Officer. This change reflects the need to adapt the management structure to the current market landscape, characterized by increasingly demanding competitive dynamics.

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A strategic change in a context of market transformation

Barboni thus assumes the position previously held by Giulio Cocci, who in recent years has led the company with a strategic vision and a rigorous management, contributing to the growth of the organization and to the definition and integration of the Group's strategic development lines.

Creating the right conditions for a more agile operating model, capable of responding more quickly to the challenges of a market in constant evolutionThis change, carried out in an environment of full collaboration, stems from the need to adapt the management structure to the current landscape.

Characterized by increasingly demanding competitive dynamics and a growing need for rapid decision-making, the adoption of a more agile operating model, aimed at reducing decision levels and further increasing execution speed.

Proven track record and in-depth knowledge of the Group

In this regard, the Board of Directors considered it crucial to appoint someone who has grown professionally within the Group and who has a extensive knowledge of operational dynamics and its culture. Luca Barboni, with almost 23 years of experience In the Group's companies, he represents the ideal profile for this new stage.

To ensure the continuity of management and, at the same time, give new impetus to decision-making processes. Over the years, she has experienced continuous growth within the Group, assuming positions with increasing responsibility in Operations, R&D and Sales & Marketing.

He went on to lead first the Motors division and then the Cooking division. His appointment as CEO and Chief Executive Officer represents the natural recognition of a trajectory based on effort and determination, and testifies to the Group's ability to value and promote talents developed within the company.

Institutional statements on the new phase of Elica

Giulio Cocci declares: "Five intense and rewarding years. We have begun a fundamental transformation trajectory For Elica, working on distribution, production footprint, processes, and products, achieving demanding results and creating a solid, future-proof organization. Elica is one of those companies that wins you over from the first moment: the credit belongs to the extraordinary people, to whom I give my thanks, and a corporate culture that makes all the difference..

"I've had the privilege of working with a very strong team, who from day one were determined to get involved and make things happen. With Luca at the helm, we'll move even faster. His extensive knowledge of the company, his professional and human qualities And the career path she has developed over the years makes her the right person to make Elica even stronger."

Francesco Casoli declares: "We must thank Giulio Cocci for the extraordinary work which he has accomplished during these five years as CEO and previously in other positions within the company. Today, Elica is considered a leader not only for its products, but also for its ability to continuously innovate in the marketbecoming a key player in the culinary sector. I am confident that Luca Barboni will take the reins and guide Elica into a new phase of its extraordinary journey. His extensive knowledge of our company and his capabilities will be a significant asset in shaping the near future. My deepest gratitude to Giulio. I wish him the best of luck in his new professional endeavors.”

elicaspa@sicurezzapostale.it 
+39 02 382 93 009
Via Ermanno Casoli, 2  
Fabriano (AN) Italy

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Propeller develops innovative kitchen appliances, recognized for their italian design and the combination of functionality and aesthetics. Founded in 1970 in Fabriano by Ernesto Casoli, the company has established itself as a world leader in aspiration and ventilation systems, maintaining the seal of excellence “Made in Italy”.

Since its inception, Propeller He stood out for his Extractor hoods, which transformed the sector. Later it expanded its offering with cooking plates with integrated extraction, air purification systems and ventilation motors. Its products are characterized by the technological innovation, The Energy Efficiency and a avant-garde aesthetics.

Today it has more than 3.000 employees en 8 countries and distributes its solutions in key international markets. It has received awards such as the Compasso d'Oro, Red Dot Award and the IF Design Award, which support their commitment to the quality, design and constant innovation.

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