The Board of Directors of Automha has appointed Francesco Allegra as Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect immediately. The move is intended to support Automha’s expansion within Comau and strengthen cooperation with Invent. The intralogistics sector is expected to record double-digit growth over the next three to five years, driven by the continued expansion of e-commerce and changes in supply chain operations. In his new role, Allegra will focus on expanding Automha’s integrated logistics automation offering, enabling the company to undertake larger projects, enter new markets and develop business opportunities internationally.
Francesco Allegra, Chief Executive Officer of Automha, said, “In assuming the leadership of Automha, my focus will be on realizing the company’s full potential. I have seen firsthand the strengths of the team and technologies, as well as the market opportunities that lie ahead. By working together with Comau and Invent as a single technology hub, we are well-positioned to drive transformation and the optimization of production processes of our customers around the world.”
Mr Allegra has two decades of executive experience in operational excellence, risk management and corporate governance. He holds a degree in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Torino and has held senior positions at FCA, Geox and Comau. He will continue in his current position as Chief Operational Performance Officer at Comau while serving as CEO of Automha. The dual role is expected to support coordination between the two companies and strengthen strategic alignment.
Mr Allegra succeeds Automha founder Franco Togni, who will become Honorary Chairman and continue to support the business. Automha is part of Comau’s wider automation and intralogistics activities, which also include Invent. Comau develops automation products and systems for industries including automotive, batteries and e-Mobility, logistics, renewable energy and storage, aerospace, heavy industry, food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.
Its portfolio includes robotics, digital solutions, project management, consultancy and training through the Comau Academy. Together with Automha and Invent, Comau provides automation and intralogistics solutions covering manufacturing, storage, distribution and material flow.
Automha specialises in automated storage and retrieval systems, while Invent provides picking and sorting technologies, material handling systems and warehouse control software. The businesses combine these capabilities to address requirements across warehouse and production operations. Comau is headquartered in Turin, Italy, Automha in Bergamo, Italy, and Invent in São Paulo, Brazil. Together, the companies have nine innovation centres and 15 production facilities across 12 countries, with more than 4,000 employees worldwide.
