Savaré has appointed Jim DeFelice as NA president. DeFelice, who most recently served as VP of NA Sales, succeeds Ron Zinco who will remain as a member of the board of the company.

Before joining Savaré in 2021, DeFelice spent over 25 years in the nonwoven and personal hygiene industries in a variety of commercial, operational and technical roles. “I feel honored to become a member of such an effective team with a long history of success. I hope to support the development and execution of customer focused efforts that continue to demonstrate Savare’s capabilities,” says DeFelice.

“We thank Ron for his leadership and guidance over years of unprecedented challenges and we are grateful to have him continue as a board member. Jim’s experience and knowledge in the hygiene market and with absorbent products will enhance Savaré’s customer centric focus and will enable us to continue to help our valued customers to meet the needs of the consumers in this fast changing environment,” says Biagio Savaré, CEO.

Savaré is a family-owned company with a long tradition of research and innovation in the field of hot-melt adhesives and is a trusted partner for the leading manufacturers in the nonwoven and personal hygiene industries. With headquarters and an R&D center based in Milan, Italy, and production facilities in Europe and North America, Savaré partners with customers to positively impact the daily lives of consumers by bringing innovative, sustainable solutions and services to global markets.