Fabio: Italian century -old olive oil has been on the Chinese dining table. Behind it is the exchange and collaboration of China -Italian culture | Foreigners tell stories · Overseas employees watch China (17)

"Foreigner Story · Overseas Employees Watch China" No. 17

Name: Fabio Makari

Nationality: Italy

Occupation: CEO of Guangming Food Group Salov Company

Standing in a huge olive tree plantation, Fabio Makari is around the unprepared green olives. As an Italian who has been soaked in the olive oil industry for more than 15 years, he is extremely familiar with this fruit and now brings his experience to China.

In November 2018, Fabio Makari became the CEO of Salov Group, a olive oil producer Salov Group. This is the overseas subsidiary of Guangming Food Group in Italy. It is also an ancient civilization. The ancient Silk Road closely connected the two countries. The history of exchanges for more than 2000 has cultivated the common concept of respecting each other and mutual mutual understanding between the two countries.

Today, because of a bottle of olive oil, Fabio Makari also deeply feels the integration and collision of China -Italian culture in his own work.

Take the "olive branches" and become a "light man"

From November to December each year, blue olives will gradually become the color of red wine, and then squeeze out fresh olive oil. They were packed into the bottle, and they were pasted with the trademark of "Philippe Berry" to all parts of the world, becoming a healthy food on the table.

As the CEO of Salov Group, Fabio Makari is very proud, because the company's "Philippe Berry" has not only has a historical accumulation of more than 150 years, but also a leading brand in many major markets in the world. Under his leadership, as of the end of 2021, Salov Group's sales exceeded 119 million liters and net profit exceeding 10 million euros.

"In 2018, Guangming Food International needs an experienced general manager to develop and expand its olive oil investment project in Italy. They found me." Fabio Makari said that he was working in Italy at that time in Italy. A large wine production company, but had previously had 15 years of management experience in the olive oil industry. In the face of the "olive branches" handed over by Guangming Food International, he accepted it and became a "light man".

"I love my work, this is a challenge." Fabio Makari admits that olive oil is undoubtedly one of the most attractive products in Italy and the Mediterranean diet. Chinese consumers in love with this healthy food are particularly fulfilling. Behind this is the perfect collaboration between Italian companies and all China.

"Guangming respects our social role in the local area. In the first year of the epidemic, the headquarters expressed deep care to all employees of Salov and moved us very much. At the same time Employees and local society. "

What makes this entrepreneur deeply recognize is the high degree of business philosophy of both parties. "Guangming Food has a long -term vision for the development of SALOV. It supports us to become stronger and competitive worldwide in the world."

Visit China many times, I love Beijing roast duck the most

Before joining the big family of Guangming Food International, Fabio Makari has been in China many times. Therefore, he proudly said that I know China better than ordinary Europeans.

"My first trip to China can be traced back to the late 1980s. I have also visited various cities in China many times in my career, and witnessed the incredible rapid development of China in the past 30 years. "He said that after joining the Salov Group, the trip to China as the destination naturally increased, and in the summer of 2019, he also arranged a private trip for himself. The contrasting contrast was impressed by him. Not only to understand China, but also China. For Fabio Makari, which is limited to "thank you", the differences in language and culture of Chinese and Chinese colleagues have become a challenge. In order to achieve efficient cooperation and establish a friendship that understands and respect each other. He said with a smile: "I am studying, not only to understand what Chinese colleagues say, but also understand what they have said but implies."

Italy's catering culture is very deep, and typical Italian business people like to eat Italian cuisine even if they travel abroad. They often joked that the Italians would have "the symptoms of the Italian noodles" after traveling abroad for a few days. But Fabio Makari never had such a situation. He said that he only ate local food while traveling, and in China, this habit got the best return. "I like foods in different regions of China. Every time I go to China on a business trip, I like to get off the library with my colleagues. However, the most favorite is Beijing roast duck. Every time I go to China to travel or travel, at least one roast duck is arranged. "

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