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Italy-based coffee machine manufacturer Simonelli Group has appointed Marco Feliziani as its new CEO, effective immediately. After 14 years at Simonelli – the last six of which in the role of CEO – Fabio Ceccarani will be stepping down from the company at the end of his second mandate. Feliziani said: “Fabio Ceccarani has represented a decisive support for the company. Under his guidance, Simonelli Group has accelerated its process of growth and digital renovation, it has increased its attention to the product and has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.” The newly appointed CEO joined the company in 2015 and has previously worked as director of the US branch, sales director and deputy chairman. Ceccarani commented: “I’m leaving a company that I’ve seen grow exponentially in the last few years, not only from a financial and economic point of view but also from the perspective of the skills and competences of individual people and the way they work together cohesively…I thank the shareholders for their trust and their continued support in these years and the whole of the Simonelli team, the real leading players of this success.”