Anthony Acitelli has been appointed President and CEO of Fiocchi of America, as the company focuses on continued growth in the domestic and international ammunition markets.

“I am proud to join Fiocchi, a company and a brand that speak excellence for all shooting sports and hunting lovers. I am committed to bring my experience at the service of Fiocchi of America and the whole Group," Acitelli said.

"Fiocchi is a global manufacturer of innovative and specialty ammunition for competition shooting, hunting, and personal defense, favored by 'in-the-know' professional shooters and discerning hunters. I am excited about the new products we are working on that will deliver precision Fiocchi ammunition to the broader range of contemporary American shooters in some of the hottest calibers used today."

Acitelli's appointment follows the appointment of Maurizio Negro as Group’s CEO since July 2018.

Acitelli comes to Fiocchi of America following his tenure as Chairman and CEO of Remington Outdoor Company. Prior to this, Acitelli was President and CEO Taurus Holdings, as Senior Vice-President of Sales for Colt Defense and held several executive positions within Alliant Techsystems’ (ATK) security and sporting divisions. An MBA graduate of Thunderbird Global School of Management and a six-year honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy, Acitelli carries a passion for outdoor sports and wildlife conservation and is a life member of numerous outdoor associations including the National Rifle Association.

“Anthony Acitelli’s appointment marks another important step towards the strengthening of Fiocchi of America and of the whole Group," said Luigi Sala, Chairman of Charme Capital Partners and FCC S.p.A. "His vast industry experience is highly valuable, and we are sure it will be instrumental to accelerate the development path already started by Maurizio Negro and his team."