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🍷 Principessa Isabella Collalto de Croÿ was elected president of the Consorzio di Tutela dei Vini Colli di Conegliano DOCG, succeeding Sante Toffoli after 17 years. The goal is to enhance the identity and market recognition of Colli di Conegliano wines. The new board includes Vice Presidents Nicola Ragazzo and Alessandro Salatin, with Andrea Affili as Secretary. The Consorzio aims for innovation and sustainability while preserving traditions.

📈 Fedagripesca Confcooperative, representing 3,000 cooperatives with a €35 billion turnover, faces a 20% funding cut under the proposed EU CAP reform. From 2026, Barbara Minisci, aged 49, will lead as director. The fishing sector faces a 67% budget reduction from 2028-2034, dropping to €2 billion. Protest held in Brussels against the reform. Concerns grow over insufficient strategic support and potential loss of competitiveness, impacting 350,000 jobs and €37 billion in annual revenue.

🥝 Mattia Pariani, founder of the Italian nut company Pariani, acquired by Savencia in 2022, becomes CEO of Tartuflanghe from January 2026. Tartuflanghe, founded in 1975 near Alba, specializes in truffle products and serves 63 countries. The company has 30 hectares dedicated to truffle cultivation. Pariani will aid in Tartuflanghe's international growth alongside owners Paolo and Stefania Montanaro. Tartuflanghe's roots trace back to a 1968 Michelin-recommended restaurant.

📈 Jan 1, Civitatis: CEO Alberto Gutiérrez steps down after 18 years, appointing Andrés Spitzer as the new CEO. Civitatis, with 1.2 million monthly travelers, focuses on tech-driven growth. Enrique Espinel, COO, will enhance global expansion, particularly in Latin America. This leadership change follows nearly two decades of success, marking a pivotal evolution for the company.

📅 Travel Expert is enhancing its team at the Milan headquarters by adding Sara Berra and Nadia Boiocchi. Berra returns as Head of Network Management, previously working from 2017-2022. Boiocchi, with 20 years of experience in Milan travel agencies, joins the administrative team. This expansion supports Travel Expert's 100-agent network and ambitious 2026 growth goals. CEO Luigi Porro emphasizes that these appointments boost strategic support and align with their growth trajectory.

🛩 Frontier and Spirit, two American low-cost airlines, have reopened merger talks following Frontier CEO Barry Biffle's resignation. Biffle, a merger opponent, stepped down amidst Spirit's ongoing financial struggles. The merger saga began in 2022, paused when JetBlue made a better offer, but never materialized. Spirit is currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and recently secured a $50 million loan to continue operations, leaving its future uncertain.

🏠 Renzo Iorio was elected as the new president of Federterme Confindustria, succeeding Massimo Caputi, to lead the Italian thermal system established in 1919. This decision emphasizes continuity and revitalization of the thermal sector. Vice presidents include Marina Lalli, Giancarlo Carriero, Stefano Iseppi, Marco Maggia, and Stefano Terranova. Iorio highlights the sector's strategic importance for health and tourism, emphasizing its role in job creation and regional development.

📈 Casa Optima, a global leader in artisanal gelato and pastries, restructures its Supply & Operations division. Massimiliano Riccò becomes Chief Operating Officer Industrial, while Federico Zolfanelli, with international experience from Unilever and Nomad Foods, joins as Chief Operating Officer Supply Chain. This strategic move aims to enhance technical and managerial capabilities to support global expansion and operational efficiency. CEO Francesco Fattori highlights their roles in sustaining high-quality standards and ambitious growth plans.

✈️ Emirates has appointed Marco D’ilario as country manager for Italy starting January 1, 2026. He will report to Flavio Ghiringhelli, now vice president of commercial operations South and Central Europe for Emirates. D’ilario's tasks include strengthening customer and partner relations. He has over 26 years of experience, including roles at Alitalia and HRS Group. Thierry Aucoc praises D’ilario’s leadership in complex global sectors to boost Emirates' growth in Italy.

👨‍💼 Mattia Tipaldi will become the Chief Commercial Officer of Sammontana Italia in January 2026. With over 15 years of experience in the Food & Beverage sector, his past roles include Chief Commercial Officer for Sammontana and the FdA Group. Tipaldi aims to enhance the company's presence in domestic and international markets by implementing strategic commercial practices and strengthening their market position.