From October 2024, Frédéric Thil is the new General Manager of Cimbali Group. With a long and consolidated experience in the B2C sector gained in roles of increasing responsibility within multinationals, including family-owned ones, the manager will lead the company in the development of a strategic business plan for further expansion in the coffee machine sector.
Frédéric Thil, a graduate in mathematics, began his career in 1987 in the consumer goods sector. At Unilever, he held the positions of Regional Account Manager and National Account Manager. In 2001, he joined Ferrero as National Director of Major Accounts, then Commercial Director in Ferrero France and in 2008 he became General Manager.
In 2013 he was appointed CEO of Ferrero Italia, a role he held until 2016, when he moved to Luxembourg as Executive Director Travel market and Food service. From 2020 to 2024 he was president of the company Thil Consulting, supporting SMEs and startups in the development of business plans. In 2014 the President of the French Republic awarded him the honor of “Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur” for the social responsibilities and merits achieved during the period at the helm of Ferrero France.
