Fabio Zanesco
Chief Executive Officer @Kikokà
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Kikokà
Bologna, IT
The Kikokà (Europe) Consortium’s members includes Italian companies Apo Scaligera, Clementi, Kiwi Uno, OP Armonia (organic), Peviani, and Zeoli Fruit; Innatis and Savajols in France; Spanish firms Agrihold and Surexport; and Arta Gold and Zeus Kiwi in Greece.The Consortium manages production and marketing of Kikokà, the brand for several protected varieties of yellow-fleshed kiwifruit. The Kikokà project stands on a 15-year venture, which oversaw the planting of seedlings bred by the University of Udine and selected by nursery company New Kiwi Plant.Italian producer-exporter Rivoira holds the worldwide master license to grow and market the Kikoka varieties.
EDUCATION
Università degli Studi di Trieste
110/110 cum laude, International and Diplomatics Sciences
SDA Bocconi
Leadership Program
SDA Bocconi
Specialization Course, "Trade Marketing & Category Management"
Liceo Scientifico
Maturitá
Royal Holloway, University of London
Erasmus Program
SKILLS
ABOUT FABIO ZANESCO
CEO at Kikoka Europe Consortium - Driving Innovation in Yellow-Fleshed KiwisFrom September 1, 2024, I lead Kikoka Europe, uniting top producers across Italy, France, Spain, and Greeceto develop and market yellow-fleshed kiwis. Members include Italian leaders Apo Scaligera, Clementi, Kiwi Uno, OP Armonia, Peviani, and Zeoli Fruit; French pioneers Innatis and Savajols; Spain\'s Agrihold and Surexport; and Greece\'s Arta Gold and Zeus Kiwi. Global rights are held by Rivoira, a leader in production and export.Extensive Expertise in Fresh Produce Sales, Marketing, and Product Management20••••17: Led a dynamic Sales team at VIP (South Tyrol), excelling in sales planning, market expansion, risk management, and customer relations.20••••22: Commercial Director, enhancing synergy between sales, promotion, and trade support, driving faster product launches and operational efficiency20••••23: Product Manager for managed varieties, optimizing innovative \"club apples\" and fostering strategic partnerships.Roots in Industry AdvocacySince 2004, I\'ve worked in produce lobbying through Assomela, engaging with national and international bodies like the EU, UNECE, and Codex Alimentarius to shape industry standards.
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