– ITALY, Milan – CESI (Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano, Italian Experimental Electrotechnical Center) SpA today announced the appointment of Domenico Villani as its new CEO, taking over from Matteo Codazzi, who leaves the company.
“I am pleased that the shareholders voted for the appointment of Domenico, a manager with much experience in the company since he comes from CESI’s interna-corporis (from within CESI). I am confident that he will be able to lead the company as a whole, and also value the Consulting Division, “sister” of the Testing Division where he carried out his professional work. As of now, I assure my convinced support to the new CEO, to whom I extend my personal best wishes, as well as those of all the Board.” said President Bortoni.
About Domenico Villani
Domenico Villani, who joined CESI in 2006, has so far held the roles of EVP of the Testing, Inspection, and Certification Division and CEO of IPH GmbH and FGH E&T GmbH – the two German companies of the Group – of KEMA BV Arnhem, in Holland, and of ZKU, in Prague. Domenico Villani is also a member of the Board of Directors of CESI USA, as well as VP of CIGRE Italia and Advisor of the Italian Electrotechnical Committee (CEI) and the Circular Evolution Association. Previously, he worked at Siemens, VATech, and Schneider Electric.
“I wish to thank the shareholders for the trust they have placed in me. After many years, it was decided to directly select a CESI manager for this role; this is an important signal of consideration for the capabilities of CESI, a solid company with interesting development prospects. The energy sector is changing rapidly and is offering us several opportunities. The skills and dedication of our people put us in the best conditions to achieve these goals,” said Domenico Villani.
About CESI
For over sixty years, CESI (Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano) has been offering its customers, located in more than 70 countries around the world, services in the field of innovation, digitization, testing, and engineering, as well as consultancy in the electric power sector and civil and environmental engineering. In particular, through its KEMA Labs Division, the Group is a world leader in the independent activities of testing, inspection, and certification of components and systems for the electric power and digital sector. Finally, CESI is among the few companies in the world which develop and produce advanced solar cells for space applications.
The company’s key clients are Power Generation Companies (GenCos), Transmission and Distribution System Operators (TSOs and DSOs), international producers of electrical and digital components and systems, private investors, public institutions (governments, public administrations, local authorities), and regulatory authorities. In addition, CESI works in close cooperation with international financial institutions, such as World Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Inter-American Bank, Asian Development Bank, and Arab Fund.
CESI has offices in Milan, Arnhem (NL), Berlin and Mannheim (GE), Chalfont and Knoxville (USA), Prague, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai (China), and Santiago de Chile.
For more information: https://www.cesi.it/
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