Piaggio Group's Michele Colaninno to Lead ACEM for Another Term

Key Highlights:

• Michele Colaninno has been re-elected as President of ACEM for a second term.
• Key agenda points for ACEM include sustainability, connectivity, safety, and competitiveness.
• The 2024 elections in Europe, the USA, and India are crucial for political and commercial stability.
• Colaninno is also CEO and COO of the Immsi Group, with over 2 billion euros in revenue.
• ACEM has restructured, appointing Stefan Pierer, Markus Flasch, and Vito Cicchetti as Vice-Presidents.

Michele Colaninno, the CEO of Piaggio Group, has been re-elected for a second term as President of ACEM (Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles). 

Colaninno's Vision for the Industry

Colaninno noted that 2024 would be a crucial year due to significant geopolitical events, such as elections in Europe, the USA, and India. He believes these events will shape political and commercial stability for the coming decades. 

Colaninno highlighted the fast-changing market and urban environments, emphasizing the evolution of mobility. He pointed out that this shift presents both challenges and opportunities for the industry. 

"Sustainability, connectivity, safety, and competitiveness are the key points of our agenda and the ACEM Manifesto," he said.

He added, "Transport and mobility are crucial for development and quality of life. Scooters and motorcycles provide various solutions to meet society's evolving needs in both urban and rural areas."

Under Colaninno's leadership, ACEM will continue to engage with European, national, and local bodies to serve the interests of clients and private individuals. The focus will remain on adapting to new mobility needs and enhancing the quality of life through improved transport solutions.

ACEM is the European motorcycle industry association based in Brussels, with membership including all major global motorcycle and scooter groups.

Michele Colaninno's Roles

Apart from his role at Piaggio Group, Michele Colaninno is also the CEO and Chief Operating Officer of the Immsi Group. This industrial holding company, listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, operates in the financial, real estate, and industrial sectors, generating revenues of over 2 billion euros.

New Vice-Presidents of ACEM

Colaninno's re-election as ACEM President coincides with a restructuring of the association. ACEM has appointed three new Vice-Presidents: Stefan Pierer (CEO of KTM AG), Markus Flasch (CEO of BMW Motorrad), and Vito Cicchetti (Branch President of Honda Motor Europe Ltd.).

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CMV360 Says

Michele Colaninno's re-election as ACEM President shows his strong leadership and clear vision for the automobile industry. He focuses on sustainability, connectivity, safety, and competitiveness, which are crucial for modern mobility. 

With new Vice-Presidents, ACEM is ready to handle the challenges and opportunities of the changing political landscape and evolving transportation needs in cities and rural areas.