B&R
Change in management
Luca Galluzzi (52) will join the management board of automation provider B&R on August 1, 2020. As the new Managing Director of Sales, he succeeds Peter Gucher, who is retiring after 34 years at B&R.
In his new role as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), Luca Galluzzi will be responsible for all B&R sales activities worldwide and will drive forward the development of new markets. In addition to his management activities, he will continue to be directly responsible for the Southern Europe sales region.
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