Carpigiani Seats New President

Carpigiani North America, a Welbilt company, appointed Anna Pata as president, effective Nov. 6.

In this role, she will lead initiatives to expand brand awareness, accelerate business growth and strengthen market share. She also will oversee sales and marketing strategy and execution in alignment with the company’s long-term vision.

“I am honored to step into the role of president and continue building on Carpigiani’s strong foundation and legacy,” Pata says. “I am deeply grateful to my predecessor, Penny Klingler, from whom I have learned so much about the company’s influence in shaping the frozen dessert market in North America. I also want to thank our exceptional team for their dedication and support. Together, we will continue driving growth and innovation across the region.”

Federico Tassi, CEO of Carpigiani, says Pata has brought “tremendous expertise and passion” to Carpigiani since joining the brand. “I am confident she will continue to advance our success and reinforce our leadership in the frozen dessert equipment industry,” Tassi adds.

Pata has over 20 years of leadership experience in the dessert ingredients and supplies industry. She began her career at PreGel America, where she guided sales and marketing initiatives during a period of growth across the North American market. Most recently, she served as director of sales at Barry Callebaut, leading sales strategy for multi-unit accounts across multiple foodservice segments.