One of the excellences in the preparation of sweets it loses its president. Alberto Bauli, head of the confectionery company of Verona. He would have turned 80 in September and for 25 years he was at the helm of the company founded by his father Ruggero. One of the most renowned companies in the sector in the world. In fact, during his presidency the acquisitions of Motta, Bistefani, Alemagna and Doria were made.
Alberto Bauli, a life of commitment for his company
Born in Verona on September 5, 1940, Alberto Bauli inherits the company that his father had founded after the war. Over the years it has become a solid reality of production confectionery Italian. A brand part of every family, for the simplicity of the commercials, for the warmth that the images convey, especially during the Christmas period. We all have in mind the songs that have accompanied the promotion of Pandoro and other Bauli products in recent years. An excellence that has become a renowned brand also at an international level.
In a recent interview he said: "In my life I have achieved more than I could think. But I've always wanted the sea in Verona, it's the only thing we lack". He was also a director of Banco Popolare, holding the position of president of Banca Popolare di Verona. He leaves behind his wife and three children. The company is now led by his nephew Michele Bauli, president of Confindustria Verona.
The Pandoro company and the acquisition of other companies in northern Italy
With the presidency of Alberto Bauli, his company has become an important presence in the confectionery sector. Soon from the production of seasonal and recurring products he started the production of others desserts, available all year round. It soon expanded, acquiring the Doria biscuit factory, taking over from Nestlé the products from ovens marketed under the Motta and Alemagna brands and then the Bistefani di Casale Monferrato. "The name Bauli immediately means pandoro, a dessert that every year brings the Veronese Christmas tradition all over the world - said the president of Veneto, Luca Zaia -. With the death of the engineer Alberto, Veneto has today lost a messenger of our traditions and the value of our entrepreneurship".
The mayor of Verona, Federico Sboarina underlined "Today Verona has lost a capable captain of industry and an enlightened banker. With him, the company founded by his father has become a colossus, bringing the name of Verona into the homes of millions of consumers. The company is one of the city's excellences for the creation of value and employment".
The secret of Alberto Bauli's company
The Bauli Group is also a reality in exports. In fact, its products are also found in the United States, in many European countries, in the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Mexico, South Africa. As reported on the company's website "The secret of Bauli's success lies in having been able to combine the wisdom of artisan recipes with high technology. Bauli today ensures quality guaranteed by unrivaled high standards for artisanal production, through the choice of top quality raw materials, thousands of checks on the supply chain, from raw materials to the entire production process.".