Marcolin Group has appointed Fabrizio Curci as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.

He will begin his tenure on 22 June, the Italian eyewear group’s Board of Directors announced in a statement.

Massimo Renon stood down as CEO in April in mutual agreement with the Board of Directors and was subsequently appointed CEO of fashion giant Benetton Group.

Curci, previously CEO and General Manager of Fiera Milano S.p.A, has held a number of executive roles at leading companies.

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Beginning his career at Olivetti Tecnost and FIAMM, Curci went on to spend 10 years at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Group, where held the posts of Head of Alfa Romeo for the EMEA region and Head of Alfa Romeo Global Launch.

Marcolin Group Chairman Vittorio Levi said: “We are very happy that Fabrizio is joining Marcolin to lead our business into its new phase of development.

“He is a seasoned executive with a vast and impressive international track-record in several industries. Fabrizio will lead Marcolin Group’s continued transformation and build upon its strategy to consolidate its global leadership in the eyewear industry.”

Curci added: “I am pleased and proud to lead the management team of Marcolin Group and to step into this amazing industry, made of design, creativity and craftsmanship. It will be an exciting journey.”