Carpigiani Taps Director of Business Development

Carpigiani North America, an Ali Group company, has appointed foodservice veteran Josanne Kanipe as director of business development.

Kanipe brings more than 25 years of experience to the role. Before joining the manufacturer of gelato, ice cream and soft-serve equipment, she served as COO at Pacojet North America/Swiss Culinary Equipment. She also previously held the position of business development manager for Advanced Gourmet where she led sales growth of several brands, including Cattabriga frozen dessert equipment.

In her new role with Carpigiani, Kanipe will grow the ice cream and soft serve sectors through strategic partnerships and key account development. She will report to Penny Klingler, president of Carpigiani North America.

“Josanne’s experience will allow us to continue our focus on our professional equipment and educational programs as we secure additional chain business with the release of new labor-saving technology and products,” says Klingler in a press release.

Established in 1946 in Italy, Carpigiani has seven subsidiaries and four manufacturing facilities serving the global market.