Prysmian: Pier Francesco Facchini Named Chief Financial Officer

Prysmian today announces the appointment of Pier Francesco Facchini, 39, as Chief Financial Officer.

Prysmian, one of the world's leading suppliers of cables and systems for power and telecommunications, today announces the appointment of Pier Francesco Facchini, 39, as Chief Financial Officer.

Pier Francesco Facchini was previously CFO for the Benetton Group from 2003 to 2006. He came to Benetton from Fiat Auto, where, until 2003, he covered the position of Finance Director of the Business Unit Consumer Services.

Valerio Battista, Chief Executive Officer of Prysmian said: "We are delighted that Pier Francesco Facchini is joining Prysmian as its new Chief Financial Officer. Pier Francesco will further strengthen the management team of the Company as he is a very experienced senior executive with international business experience and expertise."