The executive’s decades of industry experience will support the strengthening of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate USA’s commercial organization and customer service capabilities in the U.S. market. This appointment further advances the growth strategy of the Packaging & Chocolate Business Unit within the SACMI Group.
Ed Young has been appointed CEO of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate USA, the U.S. subsidiary of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate, a global leader in the design and supply of machines and complete lines for chocolate processing, as well as primary and secondary packaging solutions for food and non-food products.
In his new role, Young will be responsible for driving business development in the U.S. market and further strengthening relationships with customers and local partners. He brings with him decades of industry experience, combined with a deep understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. These skills will play a key role in supporting SACMI Packaging & Chocolate’s continued growth in the United States by reinforcing its commercial capabilities, expanding its local presence, and enhancing the quality of services provided.
Ed Young’s appointment is part of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate’s growth strategy in the United States, focused on building an increasingly structured local presence, strengthening commercial activities, and providing customer support services closer to the market.
“I am excited about the opportunity to bring my experience to a company like SACMI Packaging & Chocolate,” said Ed Young. “SACMI holds a unique position among global technology suppliers thanks to the breadth of its offering, the quality of its solutions, and the strength of its network. One of my primary goals will be to further strengthen SACMI Packaging & Chocolate’s presence and brand recognition in the U.S. market by leveraging the quality of our technologies and the service excellence that distinguish the SACMI brand worldwide.”
“The appointment of Ed Young as CEO of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate USA marks an important step in strengthening our presence in the United States and across North America,” said Giovanni Campolungo, President of SACMI Packaging & Chocolate. “His extensive industry experience and proven ability to build strong relationships with customers and partners will be instrumental in supporting our growth objectives.”
In the chocolate and confectionery sector, SACMI Packaging & Chocolate draws on 120 years of experience, as well as the expertise, technical know-how, and innovation heritage of the historic brands Carle & Montanari, founded in 1907, and OPM. “The U.S. market has long been a strategic market for SACMI Packaging & Chocolate, and we will continue to invest in it to stay even closer to our customers and support their growth projects effectively,” Campolungo added.
“Packaging & Chocolate is at the core of the SACMI Group’s growth strategy,” emphasized Paolo Mongardi, Chairman of SACMI. “Over the past few years, we have strengthened this Business Unit through the integration of new companies, competencies, and technologies, making our international presence broader, more effective, and closer to our customers. We will continue to invest in this journey, enhancing a strategic and high-potential business for the future of the Group.”