The Italian specialist in technical mountain and outdoor shoes, Garmont International, has appointed Andrea Nalesso as its new CEO. He succeeds Pierangelo Bressan, who remains chairman and shareholder of Garmont.
Nalesso was appointed as the new CEO by Riello Investimenti SGR, which is the majority shareholder of Garmont International through its Italian Strategy fund, together with the minority shareholders. Nalesso comes from the shoe and leather industry. After several years as sales manager at Geox and Dainese, Nalesso was managing director of several equipment and footwear brands in the Oberalp Group. Most recently he worked again at Dainese.
Nalesso should continue on the path of its predecessor, with a strategic focus on the areas of sustainability, internationalization and the development of omnichannel sales. To ensure continuity and consistency of growth plans, Pierangelo Bressan will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors and shareholder of the company as intended. He took over management of the company in 2014 to be responsible for the relaunch of the brand.
“Since joining Garmont at the beginning of 2021, we have been aware of the company’s potential as well as the need to find a gradual succession plan for the next phase of the company’s development,” says Nicola Riello from majority shareholder Italian Strategy, commenting on the change in leadership.”
Pierangelo Bressan, President of Garmont International, shares this sentiment and explains: “The last few years have been very important for Garmont. We are a prestigious brand with history that we have been able to revive with commitment and success. In order to strengthen growth and international presence, the new shareholders and I agreed from the start on the strategic plan for a realignment. The entry of Andrea Nalesso is part of this comprehensive project. I am confident that Garmont’s contribution will enable it to achieve its development goals while continuing to offer the quality, reliability and innovation that has always characterized the company.”