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Claudio Pasta will take the lead at the Italian fine jewelry brand, succeeding company founder Licia Mattioli.
Claudio Pasta, the former president of EMEA for Pomellato, has taken the helm of Italian fine jewelry brand Mattioli.
Turin, Italy—Mattioli has named former Kering executive Claudio Pasta as its new CEO.
The move marks a new chapter for the Italian fine jewelry brand, and was supported by Peninsula Capital, the European private equity firm that acquired a minority stake in the company last year.
Prior to joining Mattioli, Pasta most recently served as president of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Kering-owned Pomellato.
Pasta has also held senior management roles in the cosmetics, automotive, and fitness industries.
“This multifaceted background has provided him with a broad, intercultural managerial vision, with a strong focus on performance and innovation,” said the company.
Pasta replaces former CEO and company founder Licia Mattioli, who will remain with the company as “the driving force behind Mattioli’s creative identity and long-term strategy,” said a company spokesperson.
His appointment marks “an important step in the history of our maison, aligning international vision and deep industry knowledge with our values,” she said.
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The move marks a new chapter for the Italian fine jewelry brand, and was supported by Peninsula Capital, the European private equity firm that acquired a minority stake in the company last year.
Prior to joining Mattioli, Pasta most recently served as president of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Kering-owned Pomellato.
Pasta has also held senior management roles in the cosmetics, automotive, and fitness industries.
“This multifaceted background has provided him with a broad, intercultural managerial vision, with a strong focus on performance and innovation,” said the company.
Pasta replaces former CEO and company founder Licia Mattioli, who will remain with the company as “the driving force behind Mattioli’s creative identity and long-term strategy,” said a company spokesperson.
His appointment marks “an important step in the history of our maison, aligning international vision and deep industry knowledge with our values,” she said.
The decision to appoint a new CEO reflects the brand’s commitment to international expansion, it said, while still holding true to its founding values of artisanal excellence, creativity, and authentic Italian craftsmanship.
Pasta expressed his excitement about his new role.
“I am proud to join Mattioli, a recognized excellence of ‘Made in Italy.’ My goal is to strengthen its global visibility and consolidate its presence in strategic markets, always combining authenticity and innovation,” he said.
Pasta will lead the brand into a new phase of growth, said the company, while maintaining its positioning and that of Italian design in the fine jewelry world.
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