CONFORMED
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant To Rule 13a-16 Or 15d-16
Of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June 2006 Commission File Number 1-11854
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Via Iazzitiello 47
70029 Santeramo, Italy
(Address of principal office)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
(Check One) Form 20-F x Form 40-F
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information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.)
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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b). 82-__.)
Natuzzi Announces the Appointment of the New Chief Executive Officer
SANTERAMO IN COLLE, Bari, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6,
2006--The Board of Directors of Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE:NTZ) ("Natuzzi"
or "the Company"), today announced the appointment of Mr. Ernesto
Greco as new Chief Executive Officer of the Natuzzi Group.
Mr. Ernesto Greco, who was born in Rome 55 years ago, holds a
degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master in Business
Administration from CUOA, Italy. He developed his career in various
areas within multinational Companies, such as Montedison,
Hewlett-Packard, Wang Laboratories. Before his appointment in Natuzzi,
he was CFO of Bulgari, world leader in the luxury goods business.
Pasquale Natuzzi, Chairman of the Board of Directors and former
CEO of the Company, stated: "I am pleased with the appointment of
Ernesto Greco, who thus joins our Group after gaining long years of
significant and international experience. I am sure he will be able to
interpret at his best all the challenges our Company is dealing with
to strengthen its presence in Italy and abroad, through the
implementation of effective brand, product development and retail
expansion strategies".
Commented Mr. Greco: "I am enthusiastic about joining the Natuzzi
Group, global leader in the leather upholstery market that has been
experiencing great changes. Therefore, we will have to work hard, with
the aim of innovating, creating value for our customers and
shareholders, and strengthening all the distinguishing and unique
features that have made Natuzzi a symbol of the Italian style
worldwide".
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ABOUT NATUZZI S.P.A.
Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. designs and
manufactures a broad collection of leather-upholstered residential
furniture.
Italy's largest furniture manufacturer, Natuzzi is the global
leader in the leather segment, exporting its innovative, high-quality
sofas and armchairs to 123 markets on 5 continents.
Since 1990, Natuzzi has sold its furnishings in Italy through the
popular Divani & Divani by Natuzzi chain of 127 stores, which it
licenses to qualified furniture dealers. Outside Italy, the Company
sells to various furniture retailers, as well as through 150 licensed
Divani & Divani by Natuzzi and Natuzzi Stores.
Natuzzi S.p.A. was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on May
13, 1993. The Company is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified.
www.natuzzi.com
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CONTACT: Natuzzi S.p.A.
Investor Relations Dept.
Tel.: +39-080-8820-812
investor_relations@natuzzi.com
or
Corporate Press Office
Tel.: +39-080-8820-124
relazioni.esterne@natuzzi.com
or
Natuzzi S.p.A.
Via Iazzitiello 47,
70029 Santeramo (BA) - Italy
Tel.:+39 080 8820.111
Fax: +39 080 8820.241
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Registrant)
Date: June 6th, 2006 By: /s/ GIUSEPPE DESANTIS
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Giuseppe Desantis