Alessandro Spadini of the Barilla Group has received the European Maintenance Manager Award (EMMA) 2026, presented by EFNMS during EuroMaintenance in Luleå, Sweden.
With over 30 years of experience, Spadini has transformed Maintenance into a strategic business function, connecting reliability, digitalisation, sustainability and operational excellence.
The award recognises his outstanding leadership and contribution to the European Maintenance profession. Spadini emphasises that technological innovation alone is not enough: skilled professionals, collaboration and continuous improvement remain essential.
His achievement highlights the evolving role of Maintenance leaders, who increasingly contribute to business competitiveness and long-term value creation.
“The key message: Maintenance is no longer simply a cost, but a strategic driver of business success”