Specifi Appoints Fabio Tantaro to CEO

Specifi has named Fabio Tantaro as CEO for Europe and ROW (Rest Of the World). Tantaro succeeds Bob Wolters, chairman, who will focus his activities in the U.S. as CEO, North America.

Tantaro brings more than 20 years of experience across software, ICT, architecture and engineering design, energy, manufacturing, and logistics to the role. He joined Specifi in 2011 and has held a series of increasingly senior positions within the company, including VP sales for manufacturers, director of marketing, general manager and most recently, president for Europe, where he was responsible for product and technology development, global marketing strategy, and key partner relationships.

“Fabio has been instrumental in shaping Specifi’s growth and its culture over the past decade-plus,” Wolters says in the release. “He understands both the technical and commercial sides of our business better than anyone, and he has consistently pushed the company to think ahead of the market. The board is confident he is the right leader to guide Specifi into its next chapter.”

As CEO, Tantaro will oversee Specifi’s global strategy, including continued expansion of its digital tools for kitchen designers, restaurant planners, and food equipment dealers and manufacturers worldwide.

Editor’s note: Specifi is owned by Wolters-Althoff Investments, which also owns Foodservice Equipment Reports.