Riccardo Ferrario, the current General Manager of Idra Group, is about to retire with honors, and John Stokes will succeed him.

From: 2024-03-26 To: 2024-03-26

Region: Italy

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM LK GROUP 

Idra Group (the subsidiaries of LK Group) announces the retirement of Riccardo Ferrario. He has been an invaluable leader of our team, contributing his experience and innate flair for innovation for many years. As he embarks on this new chapter of his life, LK Group - the parent company of Idra Group, extend heartfelt wishes for all the best in his future undertakings.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that as of March 31st, 2024, John Stokes will be stepping into the role of General Manager at Idra Group. John has been in Idra many years with a technical foundry background and has been an active part of the management team. As the new GM he is poised to lead Idra Group into a new era of brand growth, further solidifying our position as market trendsetter for the die casting industry.

“I am truly honored to accept this appointment and embrace the opportunity to guide the Idra brand into a promising future on the global stage. Together with the talented team at Idra Group, we will continue to innovate, evolve, and drive success in the years to come”. John Stokes, General Manager of Idra Group said. 

LK Group, the world's leading die-casting machine manufacturer acquired Idra Group in 2008. With John Stokes, the new General Manager, LK Group will continuously support the development of Idra Group, to build a better future.