Itway Group is proud to announce the appointment of Francesco Faenzi as Director of BU Cyber Security & Resiliency.

This appointment is a key step for the company to consolidate its position in the cyber security and enterprise resilience market.
Faenzi will be responsible for working with top management to strengthen cyber security solution offerings in line with the 2022-2027 Business Plan.

Its mission will be to drive the progression of the current portfolio of products and services, with a focus on adapting to new market needs, which are increasingly oriented toward customized, scalable solutions capable of responding in a timely manner to emerging threats.
The approach will focus on continuous improvement, putting customer satisfaction and the provision of high value-added services at the center of the strategy. In this sense, one of the main objectives will be to guarantee the highest quality of the proposed solutions, maintaining high standards of security, reliability and performance.

Faenzi, previously Deputy Business Unit Director, has nearly 30 years of experience in the security industry, consulting and management, responsible for Practices in other Italian and multinational companies. He has also been founder of R&D and Business Unit centers, as well as CISO.
Recognized Subject Matter Expert in Cyber Security IT and OT, Information Security, Business Continuity and Resiliency, Intelligence and Compliance, with experience in multiple sectors in private, public and defense, in Italy, Europe and Middle-East. Speaker and lecturer for over 15 years and author of a book on Information Security.

His career has seen him involved in a vast range of high-impact projects, from the implementation of innovative IT risk management solutions, to compliance with industry regulations, to the development of critical infrastructure protection strategies. Due to his leadership and ability to interpret market trends, Faenzi has been able to build strong bonds of trust with clients and partners, contributing to the success of numerous international projects.

Faenzi said, “It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Itway team, a company with a long history and recognized excellence in the cyber security industry. Our company has been able to build a solid reputation over time and, thanks to the team’s commitment and the quality of the solutions offered, we are able to successfully face the most complex challenges. I am excited to be able to contribute to this growth path and lend my support to ensure that Itway continues to be a benchmark in the cyber security market”.

Faenzi also emphasized the importance of a customer-focused strategy: “My goal for the next few years is to make Itway an increasingly customer-satisfaction-oriented systems integrator, able to anticipate customer needs and offer top-level technology solutions. The needs of the market are changing rapidly, and we must have the ability to respond with flexible, efficient and secure solutions, capable of preventing and managing cyber threats with a proactive approach. Supply focus and operational excellence will be the pillars on which we will build the future of the company.”

Itway S.p.A. Chairman G. Andrea Farina expressed his satisfaction with this appointment, emphasizing the strategic value of Faenzi’s entry into this key role: “We are extremely happy to be able to promote Francesco within our group. His skills and extensive experience in this sector represent a great value for Itway. Francesco is appreciated not only for his technical skills, but also for his managerial qualities and his ability to build trusting relationships with customers, partners and suppliers. His contribution will be crucial in strengthening our leadership position in the cyber security market.”

Farina added, “The cyber security industry is constantly evolving, and we are aware that to maintain our competitive advantage we need to invest in talented people like Francesco, who have a clear vision of the future and the ability to translate it into concrete actions. His role represents a key step in our Cyber Security Business Unit growth and development strategy, and I am confident that he will be able to give a decisive boost to our innovation journey. With this appointment, Itway S.p.A. reaffirms its desire to position itself as a leader in the cyber security sector, aiming to further strengthen its offering with highly innovative, technologically advanced solutions tailored to different customer needs.
Faenzi’s appointment is not only a recognition of his talent and experience, but also a signal of the company’s future direction, which aims to be increasingly a strategic partner for organizations facing challenges related to data protection and operational resilience.”