Lactalis appoints Paolo Guzzardi as new general manager of the Cheese business unit

Lactalis has announced the appointment of Paolo Guzzardi as general manager of the Cheese business unit, which includes iconic brands such as Galbani, Président, Vallelata, Leerdammer and Kraft.

In this role, Paolo Guzzardi will lead the division's growth strategies, business development and market positioning, reporting directly to Lactalis Italia CEO Giovanni Pomella. To ensure operational continuity during the transition phase, Guzzardi will also retain the role of general manager of the Meat business unit on an interim basis.

Solid experience

With more than twenty-five years of experience in the food industry and more than twenty years with the Lactalis Group, Paolo Guzzardi has developed a distinguished management career within the company, holding positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of marketing, sales and general management. A graduate in Business Administration from Bocconi University, he joined Galbani in 2004. After significant experience in brand development and innovation, he took on commercial leadership roles until 2014, when he was appointed commercial director for van selling, traditional trade & partners, joining the Galbani Management Committee.

In 2019 he led the creation and development of the Food Service business unit. During this phase, he also supported the evolution of the offering dedicated to the professional channel, strengthening the company's positioning in the out-of-home sector. From 2022, he has held the role of general manager of the Meat business unit, an experience that enabled him to further broaden his management profile, integrating his commercial vision with expertise in industrial management, investment, raw material procurement and research & development. Today he takes the lead of the Cheese business unit with the aim of accelerating its growth and consolidating its market leadership.

The Cheese BU

The Cheese business unit is one of Lactalis's most significant and established operations in Italy. Thanks to the trust of over 20 million Italian families and an established presence across all major distribution channels, the division plays a strategic role in the Group's growth. This progress is supported by industrial investment, innovation and the enhancement of Italian dairy excellence, with the aim of strengthening its presence and competitiveness in national and international markets. The Business Unit also helps promote the value of Italian dairy made in Italy worldwide, drawing on the strength of its brands, product innovation and an established commercial presence.

The comment

"I am pleased to take the lead of Lactalis's Cheese business unit. Together with the team, we will work to consolidate the leadership of our brands, accelerate innovation programmes and seize new growth opportunities, highlighting the heritage of quality, expertise and tradition that distinguishes our dairy excellence in Italy and around the world," commented Paolo Guzzardi.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.