Pirelli has appointed Paolo Ferrari as chairman and CEO of the tire maker’s
NAFTA region with the goal of driving growth and further strengthening its commitment to the company's U.S., Canadian and Mexican operations.
Ferrari joins Pirelli from Telecom Italia, where among other roles he headed mergers and acquisitions and international business development. He previously held positions in investment banking and consulting.
Ferrari’s experience in cross-border management as well as his expertise in leading multinational operations will make a significant contribution to Pirelli’s growth in the region, according to Rafael Navarro III, vice president of communications and media relations.
Matteo Battaini will be focusing on his role as NAFTA region COO.
Battaini’s 20 years of experience at Pirelli and a strong background in demand planning, supply chain and product management “will prove essential in overseeing and maximizing the region’s operations necessary to support the aggressive growth plan,” Navarro says.
For more information, visit www.us.pirelli.com.
