Press releases
Arriva appoints Managing Director - Italy
30 May 2008
Marco Piuri has been appointed to the role of Managing Director, Arriva Italy with effect from 1 June 2008.
Cesare Salerno, current Managing Director, Arriva Italy, has decided to retire after leading Arriva’s significant development in Italy since its first market entry in 2002. Cesare has agreed to continue to support the business, in a consultancy role reporting to Marco.
Marco Piuri joins Arriva from Ferrovie Nord Milano, where he has worked for the last 10 years within strategic development, general management and Managing Director roles.
David Evans, Arriva’s Director – Southern Europe said: "Cesare Salerno’s commitment to Arriva has been a great asset since we invested in Italy in 2002, and his contribution has been of great value during our period of expansion in Friuli and our entry into the Piemonte market.
"Marco Piuri is ideally placed to move the business into a new
phase of success, with extensive knowledge of the transport
sector, including substantial operational and management experience
in the Italian rail market."
