Federico Pellegata has ascended to the position of General Secretary of Cematex, succeeding Cornelia Buchwalder. The European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers extends gratitude to Buchwalder for her professional and competent service.
Pellegata's nomination by the Cematex Board of Directors on April 11, 2024, marks a transition from his prior role as CEO of Acimit Servizi after a longstanding tenure on the Cematex Executive Committee.
Cematex, representing Europe's textile machinery associations and the proprietor of ITMA, the globe's premier textile machinery exhibition since 1951, faces forthcoming challenges under Pellegata's leadership.
Notably, he will oversee four major events, commencing with ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai from October 14 - 18, 2024. Subsequent exhibitions include ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore (2025), and ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai (2026), culminating in ITMA in Hannover (2027).
Ernesto Maurer, President of Cematex, expresses confidence in Pellegata's ability to advance the industry's exhibition leadership, emphasizing a commitment to digital innovation. Pellegata's extensive experience is poised to fortify the sector's global standing.
