Iveco Group names new president of powertrain business unit
Iveco Group N.V. announced that Sylvain Blaise, president of the Powertrain Business Unit, will leave the company on June 29 to become CEO of Manitou Group. He will be succeeded by Simone Curti who joins the senior leadership team and will report directly to Iveco Group CEO Olof Persson.
Blaise has been with the company for 24 years, holding numerous leadership roles, including heading up FPT since the creation of the independent Iveco Group in 2022. He has successfully led the business unit through significant industry challenges, delivering consistent results and contributing to the overall strength of the Group. He will continue in his current role until the end of June, ensuring continuity during the transition.
Curti has held various roles of increasing responsibility and seniority within the company's Truck and Powertrain Business Units and currently leads the Truck Business Unit commercial operations in EMEA. His extensive experience across the group and broad industry knowledge range from engineering to quality, industrial platforms, customer management and commercial operations.
“I want to thank Sylvain for his dedication to our customers and partners, and to the whole Powertrain team," said Persson. "Under his steady and forward-looking leadership, FPT has spearheaded innovation and technology development, along with efficiency and resilience. His achievements provide a strong foundation for the brand under its new leader, Simone Curti. I am confident that Simone will continue to accelerate our Powertrain business, leveraging his well-rounded experience and solid relationships with customers and partners. On behalf of the Senior Leadership Team, I wish Sylvain continued success in his professional endeavours and I welcome Simone to his new role at Iveco Group.”
Iveco Group is the parent company of FPT, a global provider of advanced powertrain technologies in the agriculture, construction, marine, power generation and commercial vehicles sectors.
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