A. Favalessa has held positions of increasing responsibility in the company's sales division since 2000. As Managing Director for Italy and Switzerland, he has successfully contributed to the development of Kollmorgen 's drive technology business in key segments for industrial automation and automated guided vehicles. His concept of developing integrated drive solutions has made him a valued partner to key customers. His team-oriented approach to problem solving and continuous improvement has earned him widespread trust and respect as a leader within the company.

"Being appointed Managing Director for the EMEA and India regions of one of the leading companies in drive technology fills me with great pride," says A. Favalessa. "There are only a few companies in the world that can look back on a history of innovation spanning more than 100 years, and this tradition motivates me greatly. I would like to thank the company for its trust. The technologies developed by Kollmorgen for servo systems and automated guided vehicles are constantly setting new standards for performance and reliability. These solutions form the basis for discussions with our customers about innovation, service and results. Through my work, I will help drive the company's continued progress in all these areas."

Alberto Favalessa succeeds Markus Johansson, who leaves the team extremely well positioned to continue its current success into the future. "I can't think of a better leader for our EMEA team," says Kollmorgen President Dan St. Martin. "In his 20 years with our company, Alberto has demonstrated a passion for building strong customer relationships and developing customized solutions to meet the needs of all our customers. Alberto has proven his ability to not only achieve operational results, but also to develop and inspire our employees. We trust in his leadership skills and extensive industry knowledge and are confident that he will be successful in his new role."