Ferrero has announced a new governance structure, including the creation of two new leadership roles.
The new governance structure is designed to further strengthen Ferrero’s position in the sweet packaged food sector.
It sees the introduction of two new leadership positions reporting to Giovanni Ferrero, president of Ferrero International, effective from 1 September 2026.
Alessandro Nervegna, currently chief strategy and innovation officer, will become the chief executive officer of Ferrero Core. This will involve driving the company’s core categories, including Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery, and Better-For-You businesses.
During his nearly 30-year career at Ferrero, Nervegna has held senior leadership positions across multiple geographies and played a key role in product strategy and innovation.
Lapo Civiletti, current CEO of the Ferrero Group, will take on the new role of president of Ferrero Ice Cream and WK Kellogg Co, alongside his position as vice president of Ferrero International.
Civiletti has been with Ferrero since 2004, and has held a number of increasingly senior leadership positions since. In 2017, he became the first non-family member to be appointed CEO of the Ferrero Group.
Giovanni Ferrero will continue to guide the group’s overall growth agenda, focusing on business vision, long-term strategy and breakthrough innovation.
He praised Nervegna’s “business acumen, strategic mindset and managerial rigour,” while stating that Civiletti has been “crucial to the successful journey” of the group so far.
“Under his guidance and thanks to his record of delivery, the ambition of doubling the size of the business in less than ten years has become a reality,” Ferrero added. “He has built a robust management team, able to deliver consistent results, fit for an exciting future and I look forward to continuing our work together.”
by Melissa Bradshaw
Source: foodbev.com
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