Michele Colaninno, the Chief Executive of worldwide technique, product, advertising and innovation on the Piaggio Group and founder & Chair of Piaggio Fast Forward, the US firm specialising in robotics, has been appointed President of ACEM (Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles), the European motorbike business affiliation primarily based in Brussels.
Colaninno’s appointment to the presidency of ACEM coincides with the restructuring of the affiliation, which has additionally named three Vice-Presidents: Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM; Markus Schramm, Head of BMW Motorrad and Eric de Seynes, President of Yamaha Motor Europe.
Commenting on the appointment, Colaninno stated, “As new ACEM President, I am very grateful to the other motorcycle manufacturers for trusting the Piaggio Group in this prestigious and challenging role that I will carry out with the greatest commitment. I look forward to working with all members of the association promoting our priorities described in Vision 2030+, the ACEM’s strategy document to respond to future mobility needs in an increasingly sustainable world. As part of this Vision, the European motorcycle industry will keep working to bring innovative and low carbon vehicles to the market, for commuting, leisure and urban mobility. Also, as part of Vision 2030+, we will intensify our dialogue with the EU institutions and we will boost industry cooperation in strategic areas, such as connectivity, safety and electrification.”
In addition to his positions within the Piaggio Group, Colaninno is CEO and COO of the Immsi Group, an industrial holding lively within the monetary, actual property and industrial sectors listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (IMS.MI), with revenues of greater than 1.7 billion euro (Rs 14,132 crore).
Source: www.financialexpress.com”