Silvateam appoints Massimiliano “Max” Bonzo as new CEO

Silvateam, a leading company in the production of plant extracts, particularly for the tanning industry, has announced the appointment of Massimiliano “Max” Bonzo as its new CEO. Bonzo, who previously held the same role at the subsidiary JRS Silvateam Ingredients, succeeds Fabrizio Donegà.

A graduate in Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano, Bonzo furthered his education with experiences at Harvard, Imperial College and IESE. His solid experience, strategic vision and constant commitment have made him the ideal choice to lead Silvateam towards new goals.

“We are confident that Max will continue to drive innovation and growth at Silvateam, leading us towards sustainable and excellence-oriented goals”, the company said.

During his previous role at JRS Silvateam Ingredients, a joint venture between Silvateam and the JRS group, Bonzo led the company to 75% organic growth in just four years (2019-2024).

Silvateam, based in San Michele di Mondovì, is an international company specializing in plant extracts used in various sectors, including leather tanning, food, wine and pharmaceuticals. The company is strongly committed to research and development and environmental sustainability.