DGS in Il Sole 24 Ore: the plan to 2028 and the appointment of Walter Ruffinoni as new Chairman
DGS is at the center of an in-depth article by Il Sole 24 Ore on the group’s new phase of development, defined by the industrial plan to 2028 and the appointment of Walter Ruffinoni as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Where: Il Sole 24 Ore.
What is the focus of the industrial plan to 2028?
The industrial plan to 2028 aims to double revenue to around 850 million euros, combining organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The project is part of a strategy designed to strengthen the group’s positioning and support scale growth without giving up margins, distinctive expertise, and process integration.
At the center of the article is DGS’s strategic positioning in highly specialized areas such as cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence, and managed services. The path described by the newspaper also highlights a strengthening of governance and the industrial model, elements considered essential to support the group’s evolution.
Who is Walter Ruffinoni and what role does he take on at DGS?
Walter Ruffinoni has been appointed new Chairman of the Board of Directors of DGS. His appointment is part of the strengthening of the group’s management structure and accompanies a growth project described as ambitious and 100% Italian.
Ruffinoni’s arrival is presented as part of the group’s new development phase, in line with the strengthening of governance and with the industrial objectives outlined by DGS in the 2028 plan.
What investments and hires does the plan foresee?
The plan includes over 300 million euros in investments and around 2,500 new hires by 2028. The focus is particularly on cybersecurity and the development of managed services, with the goal of responding to a rapidly evolving market.
These numbers define the scale of the industrial initiative announced by DGS and show the group’s intention to grow while strengthening its most specialized areas. The reference to managed services and cybersecurity confirms the strategic importance of these areas in the development plan.
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