Assocal’s new director vows to unite footwear districts
Italian footwear industry association Assocalzaturifici has named Dr Giorgio Possagno as its new general manager.
He began his career with Pirelli and has held senior roles at Telecom Italia and Veronafiere Group. He has been managing director of Polo Fieristico Veronese since 2019.
He said: “Taking on this role in an organisation that clearly represents the excellence of the Italian footwear manufacturing sector, with a long entrepreneurial history serving numerous production chains and representing around 500 companies, is undoubtedly an important responsibility.
"I embark on this new path with great enthusiasm and with a commitment to start by listening to all the association’s members, continuing to grow and innovate its services and products, and pursuing the mission of closing even the smallest gaps that may exist between the country’s many footwear districts, with a view to strengthening the central role of Confindustria.”
