Colnago has appointed Nicola Rosin as CEO of Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. and the associated company, Colnago America.
In a release, the company noted that… ‘Rosin will also maintain his strategic advisor role with Colnago’s parent company in Abu Dhabi. As Colnago enters a new chapter, it will still be fuelled by the dreams and inspirations of its founder, Ernesto Colnago, but will find growth and inspiration in Rosin’s leadership.’
A former General Manager and Board Member of Selle Royal Group, Rosin was brought on as a strategic advisor to Colnago in February this year and ‘quickly made an impression on the day-to-day running of the 67-year-old brand’s global business.’
In his role with Selle Royal Group, Rosin oversaw businesses such as fi’zi:k, Brooks, Crankbrothers, PEdALED, and Selle Royal. He is also part of the entrepreneurial group that acquired the cycling brand Eroica in 2014.
“It feels like I’ve been working my entire career to have a chance to lead a brand and business as significant as Colnago,” said 50-year-old Rosin. “Like anyone in cycling, I have always respected the brand that Ernesto has built and feel fortunate to take on this leadership role.
“I would love to thank Melissa Moncada for advocating to bring me on as the leader of Colnago. I must also say that Ernesto Colnago has supported me and has given me excellent advice as I stepped into the company that he quite literally built with his own hands.”
The parent company Colnago Abu Dhabi and Vice Chairman Melissa Moncada, issued a statement… ‘With the leadership and knowledge of our new CEO, Nicola Rosin, Colnago will have a promising future that will be characterized by enhancing the legacy of Ernesto Colnago hand in hand with all the excellent human and professional members of our company.’
Ernesto Colnago, the founder of the business, said “I have spent my entire working life building the Colnago brand and business, and I feel entirely confident that I am handing it over to the best leader possible. After spending months really getting to know Nicola, I am certain that, under his vision, Colnago will grow to higher heights than ever before.”
