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📈 Maria Carmela Colaiacovo was appointed President of Il Sole 24 Ore on April 30, by the Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting. A prominent figure in the Italian business landscape, she was also a founding member of Confindustria Alberghi and served as its President until her term ended in December. Her tenure saw critical contributions during a complex historical period marked by the pandemic crisis. She's expected to continue enhancing dialogue among the information, economic, and business sectors in her new role.

🍪 Grupo Consorcio, a Spanish leader in premium canned fish, debuts at TuttoFood with its Italian subsidiary Consorcio Italia [Pad. 2, stand G27]. Valeria Piaggio, Vice President, and Dario De Stefano, General Sales Manager Italy, highlight the growing interest in Cantabrian anchovies, noting consumer trends towards high-quality preserves and local flavors. In 2025, the focus is on consolidating the Cantabrian anchovies category in Italy, along with introducing new products like anchovies in sunflower and spicy oil, and a line of ready-to-eat tuna and anchovy dishes using HPP technology. Today, Jesús Gómez is announced as the new CEO of Grupo Consorcio, overseeing Spain, Peru, and Italy, bringing extensive experience in the food and retail sectors.

☕ On April 25, illycaffè's shareholder meeting appointed a new Board of Directors to serve until 2027. Andrea Illy remains as Chairman, with Cristina Scocchia as CEO, and Raffaele Jerusalmi as Vice Chairman. New board members include Michaela Tod, Marco Bizzarri, and Gianmario Tondato Da Ruos, joining reappointed members Anna Illy Jr., Carolyn Dittmeier, Marianne Kirkegaard, Robert Agostinelli, and Paola Cillo. Illycaffè aims to redefine its geographic positioning, focusing on Europe and continuing growth in the U.S. while seeking strategic institutional partnerships to improve agricultural production in Latin America. The company also plans to enhance direct consumer relationships with high-value products and technological innovations.

💰 De Longhi's Shareholders' Meeting approved the 2024 financial statements, highlighting revenues of €3.497,6 million (13.7% increase), an adjusted Ebitda of €559,8 million (16.0% of revenues), and a net profit of €310,7 million (24.1% growth). Cash flow before dividends and acquisitions stood at €416,1 million with a net financial position of €643,2 million. Dividend distribution of €1,25 per share was set, totaling about €186,7 million. La Marzocco's consolidation from March 2024 contributed €220 million in 10 months. Coffee machines, especially super-automatics, showed positive trends every quarter. In 2024, the coffee area represented approximately 62% of the Group's turnover, supported by consistent growth in automatic machines at a mid-teens rate. The new Board of Directors was also appointed, and the company closed the year with over 10,500 employees, €3.5 billion in revenue, €560 million in adjusted EBITDA, and over €300 million in net profit.

💸 Andrea Grimandi becomes the new CEO of Partesa, joining Heineken Italia's Management Team. With over 20 years in the food and beverage industry, his career includes roles at Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company, and Unilever, where he served as General Manager Ice-Cream in Canada and Senior Marketing Director Foods in the UK and Ireland. Massimo Reggiani, who led Partesa since January 2020, transitions to Special Project Director within Heineken Italia. Partesa, with 36 years of operation, employs about 1,000 people, manages 36 depots, serves over 34,300 Ho.Re.Ca. customers, and offers an extensive portfolio with more than 7,400 product references.

🏡 KSL Capital Partners acquires the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from Aareal Bank for approximately €140 million. The resort, which opened in 2015, is located on its private island, Isola delle Rose, near Piazza San Marco. The luxury hotel, designed by Matteo Thun, features 266 rooms and suites, six high-end restaurants, a conference space, the largest spa in Venice, a rooftop pool, and various amenities including Mediterranean gardens, an ancient church, and cooking academy.

📈 Maria Carmela Colaiacovo, former President of Confindustria and a prominent figure in the Italian entrepreneurial and hospitality industries, was appointed as the new President of Il Sole 24 Ore by the Shareholders' Meeting today. A founding member of Confindustria Alberghi, she served as its President until her term ended in December. Colaiacovo is currently Vice President of Financo Srl and sits on the board of Colacem SpA. She has also successfully managed and relaunched the Park Hotel ai Cappuccini in Gubbio as CEO of Tourist SpA. Her tenure at Confindustria Alberghi was marked by exceptional leadership during the challenging pandemic period.

📍 Mariano Bonavolontà, age 39 with nearly seven years at Enit, becomes the new Chief Marketing Officer of Enit Spa, succeeding Maria Elena Rossi. Bonavolontà, who is from Abruzzo but now based in Rome, boasts three degrees and a Ph.D., and is fluent in four languages. He has a passion for art and literature. For more, visit www.enit.it.

🍴 "Casa Camperio," a Milan-based restaurant recognized by the Michelin Guide and part of the Restworld circuit, seeks 1 Chef de Rang experienced in medium/high-level dining for at least 2 years with English proficiency. Responsibilities include customer reception, room setup, menu and wine explanation, order taking, and table service. The role offers a full-time, fixed-term contract as a trial leading to a permanent position. Work hours: lunch shifts on Tuesday (11:30-15:30), lunch and dinner on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (11:30-15:30, 19-23), dinner on Saturday (19-23), with Sundays off. Salary ranges from €1,800 to €1,900 net per month, depending on experience.

📍 Ramon Parisi is appointed Business Development Manager at InViaggi, part of the Fruit group, with Giuseppe Falco as Product and Development Director. For the 2025 season, InViaggi introduces itineraries in the Indian Ocean, including Kenya and Zanzibar, cultural and sea vacations in Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, and Italy Mare. They offer a broad range of departures from various national airports and plan to open a branch office in Northern Italy.