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Officine Maccaferri has added to its management team in the ISEAP region (India, Southeast Asia & Pacific), in support of a development strategy that integrates global vision with proximity to local markets.
The new appointments form part of a broader organizational consolidation process in the key areas driving the group’s growth, in line with its strategy to strengthen leadership in high-potential markets.
Francesco Paolo Lipartiti has taken on the role of Region Head – South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP), reporting directly to Vikramjiet Roy, head of the ISEAP Region. Having joined Officine Maccaferri in 2008, he has held roles of increasing responsibility, working across several international markets. Over the years, he has contributed to business development in complex, high-potential environments, building a deep understanding of regional dynamics and a strong execution capability on the ground.
In his new role, Lipartiti will be responsible for defining and implementing regional strategies across Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with the aim of supporting long-term growth and strengthening business resilience across the various markets in the area. His responsibilities include end-to-end coordination of regional operations, alignment of cross-functional teams, and expansion of market coverage, in line with the Group’s customer-centric proximity model. He will also continue to serve as Managing Director of Maccaferri Malaysia and Maccaferri Thailand, ensuring operational continuity and a strong presence in key markets.
“The strengthening of leadership in the SEAP region is a key step in supporting infrastructure development and economic growth in rapidly evolving markets,” said Roy.“Francesco’s deep knowledge of the region and his international experience represent a critical asset in consolidating Maccaferri’s presence and enhancing its contribution across the countries in the area.”
Aryanto Wibowo has been newly appointed President & Managing Director of Maccaferri Philippines, the group’s commercial company responsible for go-to-market activities in the country, with the mandate to lead business development, customer coverage and the consolidation of the group’s presence in the local market. Based in Manila and reporting to Lipartiti, Aryanto takes over from Thomas C. Wintermahr, who, in addition to retaining his role as Managing Director of Maccaferri Australasia, will continue to support the transition by ensuring industrial continuity, also serving as Interim President of Maccaferri Philippines Manufacturing, Inc. (MPMI).
“The Philippines represent a strategic market for our development in Southeast Asia,” commentedLipartiti. “Aryanto’s twenty years of experience, combined with the continuity provided by Thomas, will strengthen our ability to support customers and partners in a context of sustained growth.”
The Group has also appointed Varun Sikand as Director, Sales & Business Development – Region India, with responsibility for the country’s entire go-to-market. With over two decades of international experience across the United States, Australia and India, Varun will lead the integration of the Sales, Business Development, Technical and Marketing functions, with the objective of enhancing commercial effectiveness and customer proximity.
“These appointments in the ISEAP region reflect Officine Maccaferri’s commitment to continuing to invest in skills and leadership to support the growth of infrastructure and local economies in high-potential markets,” said Stefano Susani, Chief Executive Officer of Officine Maccaferri. “The ISEAP region is central to our global development strategy: Francesco, Aryanto and Varun embody our vision of responsible growth, based on customer proximity, local expertise, international experience and sustainable infrastructure solutions.”