Ferrero Travel Market has announced the appointment of Maurizio Cartone as Sales Director, effective 8 September.
The appointment follows the departure on 5 September of Juan Miguel Cabrera who leaves the Italian confectionery manufacturer after seven years to embark on “a new personal challenge”.
Previously Sales Director in Ferrero Iberica (Spain & Portugal), Cartone will draw on that experience to ensure continuity in sales strategy in his new role. Reporting directly to General Manager Francois Godin, he will work on further developing the Ferrero business while maintaining relationships with the company’s business partners worldwide.
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Maurizio Cartone (left) replaces Juan Miguel Cabrera (right) who leaves Ferrero Travel Market after seven years to embark on “a new personal challenge” | |
Francois Godin commented: “In the seven years which Juan Miguel spent at Ferrero we have been impressed by his professionalism and energy in his various roles. He has contributed enormously to the growth of the Ferrero business in the travel retail domain, having a direct impact on its development in all areas, first as Head of Europe, then Head of Overseas, and finally in his position of Sales Director over the last two years. We wish to thank him for the tremendous contribution to our success and wish him every good fortune in his future endeavours.
“We welcome Maurizio to this challenging new role in a sector which is fascinating and very dynamic. TFWA World Exhibition next month provides the perfect opportunity to meet customers and we are sure he will soon feel at home in travel retail.”
Samuel Polla, who has several years’ experience in the Ferrero Germany domestic market and other functions at a more central level, will continue to head the European sales force.
Guillaume Voisin, already well-established as Head of Sales in the Middle East region, will now see his responsibilities increased to include the Asia Pacific region, with the title Head of Sales – Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Karen Granit, currently operating as Head of Sales – Americas, will see her team reinforced with the arrival of Luca Marigo in Sao Paolo. Marigo will focus Ferrero’s efforts in Latin and South America.
Ferrero Travel Market will exhibit on stand J35 in Green Village at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next month.
