Andrea Fabbri takes over as Chairman, while Stefano Socci has been appointed CEO. The changes in leadership structure aim to support the ceramic group’s continued growth and meet future challenges with determination
April 25, 2025 – In a rapidly evolving economic landscape, the ABK Group’s Board of Directors met on April 22 with the aim of strengthening the company’s senior management structure and preparing for new market challenges.
Effective immediately, Andrea Fabbri has been appointed Chairman, with specific responsibility for Administration and Finance, while Stefano Socci takes over as Chief Executive Officer.
Roberto Fabbri will serve as Honorary Chairman and, together with Michelangelo Fortuna, will continue to provide guidance and vision, contributing experience and continuity as the Group enters a new phase.
“The new structure ensures full collaboration between the Chairman and CEO, with the goal of achieving more effective, streamlined and growth-oriented governance,” commented Andrea Fabbri. “We are confident that the dedication of our entire team will enable us to tackle the challenges ahead with determination and continue building a successful future for the Group.”
Born in 1984, Andrea Fabbri graduated with honors in Corporate Finance in 2009 and went on to complete an Executive MBA at Bologna Business School. He began his career with a leading consultancy firm, specialising in M&A, auditing and financial due diligence. He joined ABK Group in 2014 as Credit Manager and became Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2017. In 2020, he was appointed Executive Chairman of Gardenia Orchidea SpA, where he successfully renewed the exclusive distribution agreement with the Versace fashion brand.
A mechanical engineer with an MBA from Bocconi University, Stefano Socci has over thirty years of experience at major internationally-focused industrial companies, including Nicotra Gebhardt (part of the Regal Beloit Group), Faber Spa and Ideal Standard Holding. He specialises in supporting industrial businesses seeking to improve their financial performance and competitiveness and has successfully overseen numerous corporate operations aimed at improving profitability in rapidly-evolving markets.
