Natuzzi Names New CEO

June 5, 2006  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Leather Upholstery on June 2006 Leather producer Natuzzi Goup has named Ernesto Greco chief executive officer, succeeding company founder Pasquale Natuzzi in the position.

Natuzzi retains his title of chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Prior to joining Natuzzi, Greco was chief financial officer of Bulgari, an Italian jeweler known for its luxury goods and two hotels. He has also worked with companys like Montedison, Hewlett-Packard and Wang Laboratories.

“I am pleased with the appointment of Ernesto Greco, who thus joins our group after gaining long years of significant and international experience,” Natuzzi said. “I am sure he will be able to interpret at his best all the challenges our company is dealing with to strengthen its presence in Italy and abroad, through the implementation of effective brand, product development and retail expansion strategies.”

Greco said he was excited about his new post.

“We will have to work hard, with the aim of innovating, creating value for our customers and shareholders, and strengthening all the distinguishing and unique features that have made Natuzzi a symbol of Italian style worldwide,” he said.