We thank our partner and host, Turino Chamber of Commerce & Industry for their nominations!
Marina Barone, Owner & CEO, Ilas S.r.l, www.ilasgroup.it
The company was started in 1951 by her father which was one of the main Italian coachbuilders for companies such as Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, etc. She and her brother set up a spinoff when the company was sold in 2002 and after his tragic death in 2003, Marina took over the running of the company. They specialize in subassemblies in metal sheet, fuel and oil tanks for cars and motorcycles in aluminum, steel and inox. Marina and her team are working on the transformation if ILAS towards a new vision of the industry as per the 4.0 future guidelines.
Ilas primarily works in Italy, France and Germany but will be developing the UK market as well.
Gabriella Marchioni Bocca, President & CEO, Lamebo S.R. L, www.lamebo.it
The 54-year-old company is the main Italian producer of splitting band knives which are used in tanneries, shoe manufacturing, processing of foam, synthetic and cork factories and fur processing among other uses. Gabriella has been involved with the family business since 1984 and continued to excel in her leadership capabilities in the company reaching her current position in leading the company and growth. She is also deeply involved in her community, the chamber, trade associations, local government and in other associations. She and the company are focused on strengthening their work to focus on sustainability, gender and ESG conditions.
Lamebo does business in 104 countries and wishes to find new customers in different sectors as well as to increase their customers by 10% in the countries where they are currently doing business.
Licia Mattioli, CEO, Mattioli S.p.A, https://mattioli.it/
Licia is a lawyer by training but in 1995 she and her father acquired the oldest Turin goldsmith company which had been established in 1860. In 200, the company was renamed to Mattioli but the company’s success continues to be based on a fine balance between tradition and modernity with high-quality craftsmanship. Licia’s philosophy not only includes offering fine quality jewelry and watches but she is also committed to creating jobs and growth opportunities for her fellow countrymen and women. Licia had the esteemed honor to be presented with the Cavaliere del Lavoro, a prestigious award established in 1923, by the Present of the Republic.
Mattioli’s business is operating in Italy, EU, USA, Middle East, Japan & China. Licia would like to further the business ties in these countries and is open to other countries as well.
Congratulations to these successful women business owners! We look forward to honoring you at our 2023 Annual IWEC Conference in Turin, Italy Nov. 5-7th.
