Familia Torres has appointed Fabrice Ducceschi as the new General Manager of the company. Ducceschi, who has led companies from the food industry such as Albacora Alimentos, Adam Foods, and Nutrexpa, will be responsible for the general management of the family-owned wine group, headquartered in Vilafranca del Penedès, and will report to the Board of Directors, which comprises members of the fourth and fifth generations. Ducceschi will assume the position starting 1st September, initiating then a transition period with the current general management until December 2025.
Fabrice Ducceschi brings extensive experience in the consumer goods sector and in general management roles in Spain, Portugal, and France, both in multinational and family-owned companies. Over the past year and a half, he was the General Manager at Albacora Alimentos and a member of the Advisory Board of Delaviuda Confectionery Group. Previously, he led Adam Foods for eight years and Nutrexpa for a further six years. He was also General Manager of Nike Iberia and Nike France. Until 2023, he served as Vice President of AME (FIAB), a multi-sector association of food and beverage companies.
Miguel A. Torres, who will remain as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Familia Torres, states: “I am confident that Mr Fabrice Ducceschi, with his experience and global strategic vision, will help consolidate our business in this new phase and successfully address the challenges of the ever-evolving and transforming wine sector.” He adds: “At the same time, I would like to thank Mr Miquel Miró and Mr Xavier Armengol for their excellent work and leadership as general managers during this period. They have demonstrated great professionalism and commitment, driving the implementation of initiatives that have been crucial for the company’s future.”
Fabrice Ducceschi comments: “It is an honour to join this century-old winery of international prestige. My aim is to work as a team with the directors and the Board of Directors to strengthen Familia Torres’ position both in Spain and internationally, ensuring sustainable growth aligned with the company’s values. This approach will enable us to consolidate our existing projects while also developing new initiatives.”
With this appointment, Familia Torres underlines its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability—values that are at the heart of this century-old family winery, that is considered a benchmark for Spanish wine and brandy worldwide.