ILLYCAFFÈ S.P.A.: MASSIMILIANO POGLIANI APPOINTED AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER New Corporate Governance Structure, with New Membe
ILLYCAFFÈ S.p.A.: MASSIMILIANO POGLIANI APPOINTED AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER New Corporate Governance structure, with new members and confirmations. Andrea Illy reappointed as President. Trieste May 2016 - Massimiliano Pogliani is the new Chief Executive Officer of illycaffè S.p.A., the leading brand in top quality coffee. For the first time, illycaffè Shareholders' Meeting appoints an external Chief Executive Officer, approving a new Corporate Governance organisation with Andrea Illy reappointed as President. Marina Salamon was appointed Vice-President. Massimiliano Pogliani is appointed as Chief Executive Officer of illycaffè after 20 years of marketing, commercial and retail experience, acquired in leading companies with premium & luxury brands as Saeco/Gaggia (1998 - 2003), Nespresso (2003 - 2008), Nestlé Super Premium (2008 - 2012) and Vertu (2012- 2015).* Francesco Illy joins the Board in charge of Brand Equity, while Anna Belci Illy has been reappointed, being in charge for Corporate Reputation and Strategic Acquisitions. Riccardo Illy will represent in the Board the sole shareholder, Gruppo Illy SpA. Among the independent directors, traditionally part of illycaffè’s Board, besides Marina Salamon, Pierluigi Celli has also been reconfirmed. The new members appointed are some of the most acclaimed professionals in their specific activity areas: Alberto Baldan, Chief Executive Officer of la Rinascente; Roberto Eggs, Chief Operating Officer of Moncler; Douglas T. Hickey, General Commissioner of the USA Pavilion, Expo Milan 2015. Professor and lawyer Mario Cannata is reappointed as Secretary and Legal Advisor. The members of the Board of Auditors and of the Supervisory Committee are Maurizio Dallocchio, President, Umberto Picciafuochi and Michela Del Piero. Finally, Anna Illy is reappointed Honorary President.
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