A leading provider of technology solutions driving the transition to Industry 4.0 in the fashion, automotive, and furniture sectors, Lectra has appointed Antonella Capelli as the President of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, effective May 1, 2024. A member of the Executive Committee since January 1, 2024, Capelli will succeed Fabio Canali, who is retiring.

Capelli's appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Lectra continues to expand its presence in the EMEA region, which currently operates in 74 countries with over 500 employees across 17 locations and serves 4,000 customers. With the EMEA region contributing 33 PER CENT of the group sales in 2023, it remains a key driver for Lectra's growth and innovation initiatives, particularly in advancing the deployment of Industry 4.0 solutions.

Capelli, who began her career at IBM Global Business Services, brings extensive experience in IT project management, digital innovation, and consultative sales in the fashion sector. Since joining Lectra in 2013 as Professional Services Manager for Italy, she has progressively assumed greater responsibilities, culminating in her appointment as President of the EMEA region. Capelli holds a master's degree in management and production engineering from the University of Milan-Politecnico.

In her new role, Capelli aims to support Lectra's success in addressing the diverse challenges faced by customers in the EMEA region. She emphasised her commitment to collaborate with EMEA teams to deliver innovative solutions that facilitate digital transformation across the fashion, automotive, and furniture industries. Capelli's ambition is to foster collective success and empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly digitised landscape.