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Mereto di Tomba (Udine, Italy) - The Biofarma Group – a leading global nutraceuticals and cosmetics CDMO, focused on delivering to clients outstanding service, innovation and manufacturing excellence – announces the appointment of Alberto Urli as new CEO of the Group.
Alberto has delivered impressive performance since joining the Group in 2022 and has played a key role in transforming Biofarma into a truly multinational company, establishing unified processes and service standards across countries. As Chief Operating Officer of the Group, he was instrumental in enhancing service excellence towards customers, advancing scientific innovation and improving manufacturing excellence. Furthermore, Alberto oversaw the two strategic investments in France and the US, showcasing the Biofarma Group’s commitment to keep clients at the heart of the business.
Germano Scarpa – Founder & Chairman of Biofarma and who has led the Group as CEO over the last 15 months – will continue to support Biofarma as Chairman of Biofarma, ensuring clients’ continuity and alignment on the key values on which he and Gabriella Tavasani founded Biofarma almost 40 years ago.
Biofarma Group is also pleased to welcome Jonathan Arnold as Chairman of the holding company of the Biofarma Group . His extensive and global experience in the CDMO industry at leading firms such as Catalent and Patheon, will help the Biofarma Group to further strengthen its leading position at a global level.
This leadership transition will further strengthen the Biofarma Group’s commitment to service, innovation and excellence to employees, clients, and partners, in continuity with its history. Biofarma is strongly focused on strengthening the company’s position as a leading global nutraceutical and cosmetics CDMO, developing innovative solutions and technologies to improve people’s health and well-being in a sustainable way.
“It is an honor and a great responsibility to take on the role of CEO of Biofarma Group. Over the past years, I have witnessed the strength of our teams and the passion driving every project: we will continue to support the success of our clients, strengthening innovation, excellence, and sustainability. We look to the future with determination, ready to further consolidate our global leadership.” – Alberto Urli, CEO of Biofarma Group
“When a company chooses its new CEO from within, it sends a powerful message: ambition can be fulfilled, and personal growth is truly valued. The appointment of Alberto Urli is not just a choice of continuity; it brings fresh energy and is a catalyst that will energize the entire organization and bring us even closer to our clients.” – Germano Scarpa, Founder & Chairman of Biofarma
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Biofarma Group
With over €450 million in revenue and over 1,500 employees, Biofarma Group is a leading global nutraceuticals and cosmetics CDMO, focused on delivering to clients outstanding service, innovation and manufacturing excellence. The Group operates 9 production sites, including 3 in Italy, 2 in France, 3 in the US, and 1 in China, and serves its customers in over 75 countries.
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