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LEADING EXCELLENCE
ILPEA Group: Corporate Governance
ILPEA Group operates within a solid corporate governance framework designed to ensure effective management and create sustainable value for shareholders and stakeholders, supporting the Group’s positioning in advanced sealing and supply solutions.
The Group’s strategic direction is set by the Board of Directors of ILPEA Parent, which oversees the risk management system, establishes policies for risk identification and analysis, and ensures alignment with business objectives, including the development of technical, high-performance sealing systems.
The Board includes executive and independent directors, with the Chairman also serving as Group CEO. This governance structure ensures a balanced combination of operational expertise, independent oversight, and strategic guidance, fostering innovation in dynamic sealing technology.
Risk and compliance are monitored by dedicated supervisory bodies, including the Supervisory Body, which oversees adherence to corporate conduct codes and manages the Group’s Whistleblowing system.
Financial integrity is ensured through external audits of statutory and consolidated financial statements across major subsidiaries. Independence and transparency are safeguarded through ongoing assessments of potential conflicts of interest, ensuring ethical, impartial, and best-practice governance.
OUR TEAM
Board Members
Paolo Cittadini
Chairman & CEO ILPEA Group
Gary Barrigar
VP Finance ILPEA Group
Paola Cittadini
VP Sales Home Appliance & Magnetics ILPEA Group
Wayne Heverly
President of ILPEA Industries
Ralf Laudwein
VP Sales Automotive ILPEA Group
Enrico Riva
Independent Board Member
Claudio Talamona
CFO ILPEA Group
Josep Vila
CEO ILPEA España