The Vetropack Group, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of glass packaging, has announced that Riccardo Gobbis has taken over the position as Managing Director of Vetropack Italia S.r.l. as of 1 April 2025. With his extensive experience in the glass packaging industry, Riccardo Gobbis will be responsible for driving the further development of Vetropack's business in Italy, to fully leverage the potential of the highly modern production facility in Boffalora sopra Ticino.
Riccardo Gobbis is an Italian citizen and brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, having most recently served as Director of Global Manufacturing Excellence in a multinational corporation in the field of food and beverage glass packaging solutions. He led a global team focused on improving plant efficiency and performance across over 60 plants worldwide. His previous roles include Head of Regional Manufacturing Excellence for Europe, where he managed operations across the European plants, as well as Regional Manufacturing Director, overseeing eleven plants in Italy and Hungary.
"We are very pleased to welcome Riccardo Gobbis to our management team. With his profound knowledge of the glass industry and his strong track record in operational excellence, he brings ideal qualifications to lead our Italian operations to the next level", said Johann Reiter, CEO of Vetropack. “The Italian market remains one of the most attractive, but highly competitive in Europe for glass packaging. With our state-of-the-art plant in Boffalora sopra Ticino, we are well-positioned to take a leading role as a provider for high-quality, sustainable glass packaging solutions.”
In his new position, Riccardo Gobbis will focus on fully leveraging the technological potential of the Boffalora plant, which was opened in 2023 as one of the most modern and sustainable glass production facilities in Europe. His expertise in process optimisation and plant performance improvement will be key to strengthening Vetropack's position in the Italian market and ensuring profitable growth.
