Iveco Group names Simone Curti as new President of Powertrain Business Unit
Iveco Group announced that Simone Curti will become President of its Powertrain Business Unit on June 30, replacing Sylvain Blaise, who is leaving to become CEO of Manitou Group.
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What Happened
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. Blaise, who has been with Iveco for 24 years, led the unit since the creation of the independent Iveco Group in 2022. He will continue in his role until the end of June to ensure a smooth transition. Simone Curti, currently leading Truck Business Unit commercial operations in EMEA, will assume the presidency on June 30 and report directly to CEO Olof Persson.
Sylvain Blaise leaves Iveco Group to become CEO of Manitou Group.
Simone Curti assumes role as President of Powertrain Business Unit.
“I want to thank Sylvain for his dedication to our customers and partners, and to the whole Powertrain team. Under his steady and forward-looking leadership, FPT has spearheaded innovation and technology development, along with efficiency and resilience. I am confident that Simone will continue to accelerate our Powertrain business, leveraging his well-rounded experience and solid relationships wit”
Why this matters
Leadership changes at Iveco Group's Powertrain unit affect its innovation and customer relationships, with a new internal leader ensuring continuity after a long-serving president departs.
Terms in This Story
- Powertrain
- The components that generate power and deliver it to the road, including engines, transmissions, and drivelines.
- EMEA
- Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.
- FPT
- Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the engine and drivetrain brand of Iveco Group.
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