Alessandro Turatti is the new Director of Business Development of Gulftech International

Alessandro Turatti has become the Director of Business Development of Gulftech, a leading global holding in the field of processing solutions for the food and packaging sectors. Mr. Turatti, fifth generation of the Italian family that founded the eponymous company in 1869, has lived for many years in Salinas (CA), where he incorporated and directed the North American branch of the group. From the moment he joined the company in the early nineties, he has assumed increasing responsibilities up to the role of global sales director. After moving to California, he became CEO and President of Turatti North America which, thanks to his work, turned into the leader in the field of fresh-cut produce processing equipment. During this period, Mr. Turatti has also developed a strategic plan that has allowed the group to enter new growing markets such as the Controlled Environment Agriculture, Nutraceutical, and Plant-Based Proteins ones, acquiring as customers the most important companies in each one of these sectors. With the definitive exit of the family from the group of the same name (currently managed by two Italian funds), the opportunity presented itself to continue working globally, this time with the United States as center of gravity. Based in Denver (CO), Gulftech International operates with 1000 employees in 95 countries around the world, through its family of seven companies. Mr. Turatti stated: "I am extremely thrilled to have joined such an international holding, that immediately appeared to me as the ideal environment in which to operate because of my background and for reputation of excellence of Gulftech in the different markets in which it operates. I will work with the various companies of the holding to identify and evaluate new markets, products, services, and business opportunities globally. The opportunity to work in such a diversified group operating in several sectors, it is the best that can happen to those like me who are passionate about food processing and innovation since their childhood, having grown up in an environment where curiosity and passion for new challenges thrived. We are aimed to revolutionize the markets in which we operate with innovative solutions in terms of automation, sustainability and food safety." Mr. Turatti is based out of Salinas (CA) while Gulftech International is headquartered in Denver (CO) with dozens of operating facilities and offices worldwide. For more information (www.gulftech.com and www.alessandroturatti.com).