Ferrero announces leadership restructuring

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Ferrero announces leadership restructuring

5 Mar 2026

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LUXEMBOURG — Following a review of the business structure over the past months, the Ferrero Group, parent company to snack brands including Famous Amos, Keebler and Mother’s Cookies, announced a new governance designed to strengthen its competitive position in the sweet-packaged food sector. This introduces two new leadership roles, both reporting to Giovanni Ferrero, president of Ferrero International S.A, holding company of the Ferrero Group, effective September 2026.

In his role as president of Ferrero International S.A., Giovanni Ferrero will guide the overall growth agenda of the group, focusing on long-term strategy and ensuring continuity with the company’s culture and values.

In addition, Alessandro Nervegna, currently chief strategy and innovation officer, will become the CEO of Ferrero Core, a newly established business unit designed to drive the group’s core categories, including Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery, and Better-For-You businesses. During his nearly 30-year career at Ferrero, he has held senior leadership positions and played a key role in product strategy and innovation.

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Alessandro Nervegna as CEO of Ferrero Core,” Giovanni Ferrero said. “His business acumen, strategic mindset and managerial rigor will ensure Ferrero Group maintains its growth trajectory and remains a leader in the sweet-packaged food industry.”

Lapo Civiletti, current CEO of the Ferrero Group, will take on the new role of president of Ferrero Ice Cream and WK Kellogg Co., in addition to his position as VP at Ferrero International S.A. Since 2004, Civiletti has held a number of increasingly senior leadership roles, and in 2017, he became the first non-family member appointed CEO of the Ferrero Group.

“Lapo Civiletti has been crucial to the successful journey of the Ferrero Group,” Giovanni Ferrero said. “Under his guidance and thanks to his record of delivery, the ambition of doubling the size of the business in less than ten years has become a reality. He has built a robust management team, able to deliver consistent results, fit for an exciting future and I look forward to continuing our work together.”

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