Safilo Group names Angelo Trocchia as CEO; Luisa Delgado to retire

Luisa Delgado, who assumed the CEO role in 2013, will retire for personal reasons

Italian eyewear specialist Safilo Group has announced that Luisa Delgado will retire from her positions of Safilo Group CEO, sole Director of Safilo Industrial and sole Director of Safilo SpA on 28 February.

Angelo Trocchia will take over all Delgado’s responsibilities on 1 April.

Delgado has led the company through a period of transition during which its largest licensor, Gucci, changed the relationship from licensee to supplier. In order to reposition the company following this change, Delgado added Moschino, Givenchy, Elie Saab, havaianas, rag&bone, Swatch and Rebecca Minkoff to the brand portfolio.

She also oversaw the licence renewals of Dior, Jimmy Choo, Tommy Hilfiger, Max Mara, Kate Spade, Juicy Couture and Saks. She opened new emergent markets with new direct subsidiaries and via global partners, and reinforced the product capabilities of Safilo with new design studios, the integration of Lenti Manufacturing and Safilo’s Product School.

Trocchia holds an MBA from the STOA’/MIT in Naples and a PHD in aeronautical engineering from the University La Sapienza in Rome. He has worked at Unilever since 1991, holding various roles of increasing responsibility in supply chain and sales. Since 2013 Trocchia has held the position of Chairman and CEO of Unilever Italia. Previously he was Chairman and CEO of Unilever Israel.

Trocchia is named CEO and sole Director of Safilo’s subsidiaries, Safilo SpA and Safilo Industrial

In a statement, Safilo said: “Safilo is pleased to appoint an executive with a solid and international track record and a comprehensive 360° background in business management, able to lead the company through successful development, supported by the current leadership team.

The Board of Directors thanks Mrs. Delgado for her efforts and for helping preparing the company for future success.”

 

 

 

 

 

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