Schindler: Changes to the Group Executive Committee

The Board of Directors has appointed Danilo Calabrò and Vikén Martarian as members of the Group Executive Committee.

Danilo Calabrò has taken over responsibility for the "Europe South" region in the Group Executive Board as of 1 July 2024. He succeeds Julio Arce, who left the Group Executive Committee and the company for personal reasons as of June 30, 2024, a press release from the group stated.

Danilo Calabrò has been working at Schindler since 2008 and held various leadership positions in operations. He has been serving as CEO of Schindler S.p.A., Italy since 2020. He holds a degree in Economics from Bocconi University, Italy.

Focus on role as COO

Effective 1 October 2024, Vikén Martarian will be appointed to the Group Executive Committee, responsible for the Americas. He joined Schindler in 2017 and has held various leadership positions in Sweden and the U.S.

He holds a master’s degree of Science in Professional Accounting from Strayer University, Washington D.C., U.S., and an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University, U.S. Paolo Compagna, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) and responsible for the Americas, will focus on his role as COO.

Hence, as of 1 October 2024, the Group Executive Committee will be composed of the following members: Silvio Napoli (Chairman and CEO), Paolo Compagna (COO and Deputy CEO), Matteo Attrovio (CIO), Danilo Calabrò (Europe South), Donato Carparelli (CTO), Carla De Geyseleer (CFO), Vikén Martarian (Americas), Hugo Martinho (Human Resources), Meinolf Pohle (Europe North), Robert Seakins (Asia Pacific), and Daryoush Ziai (China and Escalators).

More information: group.schindler.com/en.html