Paul Accornero, Chief Commercial Officer at De'Longhi: Surfing the Perfect Storm (August 2023)
Release Date: 08/06/2025
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info_outlineThis episode was originally aired in August 2023.
Paul Accornero is the Chief Commercial Officer at the De'Longhi Group, a Global Leader in Small Appliances. He joins us to speak about how he's led the organization through turbulent times in a growing category and:
- Today's commercial scenario in Appliances: Wholesale, DTC and eCommerce
- The evolution of his leadership style and working from home or the office
- Sustainability's stategic importance
- The ups and downs of the category in the last 4 years