Claudio Passerini takes the lead of Iveco Bus. Domenico Nucera appointed group’s Chief Quality & Operations Officer
Claudio Passerini has been appointed as President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit with immediate effect. The change has been announced today, 21st January 2025. Passerini succeeds to Domenico Nucera, that will assume the newly created role of Chief Quality & Operations Officer and has led the Bus Business Unit of Iveco Group since its […]
Claudio Passerini has been appointed as President of Iveco Group’s Bus Business Unit with immediate effect. The change has been announced today, 21st January 2025.
Passerini succeeds to Domenico Nucera, that will assume the newly created role of Chief Quality & Operations Officer and has led the Bus Business Unit of Iveco Group since its inception in late 2021. He had also been covering the position of 2024 Chairperson of ACEA bus and coach division. We have interviewed him in late 2024.
Both will report directly to Olof Persson, CEO of Iveco Group. Claudio Passerini, in Iveco Group since 2022, has been so far covering the positions of Head of Transformation and Head of Powertrain Sales & Marketing.
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“Iveco Group’s new Quality & Operations function will regroup and centralise all Quality departments and incorporate Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Integrated Quality & Operations will connect every operational aspect of the business – from sourcing to production and delivery – enabling the Group to work even more cohesively and efficiently”, Iveco Group states in a press note.
Claudio Passerini, graduated at Bocconi University, has a long history in the automotive industry at multi-national companies in Italy, Brazil, Russia and Germany, developing expertise in B2B sales, private equity funds, commercial turnaround, and transformation projects, the company says. He had been working for Pirelli and Fyntire. His latest position has been Global VP Sales&Marketing at FPT Industrial.
Other changes at the helm of Iveco Group
Within this reorganization of managements roles, Angela Qu, previously Chief Supply Chain Officer, has elected to leave the organisation to pursue other interests, while Ángel Rodríguez Lagunilla, previously Chief Manufacturing Officer, will become Head of Manufacturing Operations, reporting to Domenico Nucera and maintaining a pivotal role in the development of the Group’s production value chain.
Olof Persson, CEO, Iveco Group, said: “This announcement marks a key milestone in Iveco Group’s journey towards excellence and demonstrates our commitment to placing quality even more at the centre of our operations. Under this new model, we are strengthening our strategic approach to manufacturing, sourcing and logistics, while increasing our focus on delivering quality products and maximising customer satisfaction. With this evolution, I am confident that Domenico and Claudio will bring their broad range of expertise to help lead our success. I thank Angela for her contributions in our first years as an independent company and I look forward to continuing to count on Ángel’s vast experience in manufacturing.”
Domenico Nucera, Chief Quality & Operations Officer at Iveco Group, states: “I have had the privilege of collaborating with many passionate and skilled teams during the past three years. Together, we have navigated numerous challenges and celebrated notable achievements. I am extremely grateful for the trust and enthusiasm demonstrated by our teams which have been crucial to our success. I am pleased to hand over my role to Claudio Passerini, who brings a broad range of expertise to help lead future accomplishments. In close collaboration, we will persist in our efforts to enhance every aspect of the products and services we deliver.”
Claudio Passerini, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group, commented: “It is with great pleasure that I move into this appointment. I will leverage my broad range of experiences and ability to build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to pave the way for the future growth and success of IVECO BUS and Heuliez. Together with the entire Bus team, I look forward to scaling up with new technologies, further enhancing Customer Satisfaction and expanding our reach. I am honoured to take the reins from Domenico Nucera and continue the well-designed pathway he has established.”
