UFI Filters has named Stefano Gava as its new group Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Rinaldo Facchini. UFI Filters is a leading international group in the field of filtration, thermal management and technologies for the development of hydrogen mobility. 

Stefano was previously Chief Operating Officer EMEA of UFI Filters, having been with the group since 2015. Previous to this, he worked in finance for companies in the architecture, engineering and construction sectors in China and South-East Asia.

Stefano succeeds Rinaldo Facchini, who has been CEO of UFI Filters Group for the past 10 years, having held increasingly important managerial roles within the group's Administration and Finance units since 1986.

Giorgio Girondi, Chairman of the UFI Filters Group, said: “UFI Filters is well recognised for actively promoting the most talented among us, thanks to mentoring and “cross-fertilisation” programmes that aim to enhance the group's experience in different regions and contexts, while developing strong leaders. The appointment of Stefano Gava makes us proud because he represents the best example of our people-centred corporate culture. I would also like to thank Rinaldo Facchini for having contributed to the company's growth in relation to the future of mobility. It is now Stefano's turn to continue along this path, which I am sure he will be able to follow successfully”.

Stefano Gava, the new CEO of the UFI Filters Group, commented, “I would like to thank Chairman Girondi and the Board of Directors for their trust. I am honoured to receive this appointment and to take up the baton in leading the company through the challenges that the ongoing technological transition is setting us. Regarding this transformation, I consider it fundamental to continue investing in the technological innovations that will support the future of the company, and at the same time, integrate the new sustainability models promoted by our customers”.