It’s back to Borgo Panigale for Ducati’s UK MD, as Fabrizio Cazzoli (above) takes on a new job at the factory. He’s been appointed as the firm’s new global sales and after-sales director, and will also join the Ducati board of management.
Cazzoli has been at Ducati UK since 2022, when he took over from Tim Maccabee, after a long career with the Italian bike maker. He started in logistics before moving on to manage Ducati Japan. After time away working at luxury car firm Maserati, he returned to manage China before moving to Silverstone to run the UK arm. A familiar face will take over his role: UK-based Sara Falzolgher, current marketing and communications director. Falzolgher takes over leadership of the UK subsidiary to continue its growth trajectory and further strengthen the brand’s presence in what is a key Ducati market.
Meanwhile, Cazzoli will lead Ducati’s global sales and aftersales activities, managing commercial development in 86 countries and taking direct responsibility for the 13 national sales companies and the network of independent distributors. He succeeds Francesco Milicia, who is taking on a new role within the group.
“I am very happy to welcome Fabrizio to the board,” commented Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO. “Fabrizio is a true Ducatista. He spent the early years of his career in Borgo Panigale and then gained direct experience across several markets, giving him a deep understanding of what makes the Ducati experience unique and special. This is particularly important at such a complex time for the market. Everyone on Ducati’s board knows him well, which will allow him to settle into the role quickly. I would also like to thank Francesco Milicia. Throughout his many different roles at Ducati, he has always achieved outstanding results and built a very positive relationship with his people, demonstrating remarkable leadership skills.”
Commenting on the appointment, Fabrizio Cazzoli said: “Taking on the role of Ducati’s global sales and after-sales director is a great honour and a responsibility I embrace with enthusiasm. Ducati is a unique brand, capable of combining innovation, performance and passion. Together with my colleagues and partners in our sales network, we will continue to work to strengthen the brand’s presence worldwide further and offer increasingly engaging experiences to our clients and enthusiasts.”