LIVERMORE, Calif.--BUSINESS WIRE--
Topcon Positioning Systems has announced the appointment of Antonio Marzia as executive vice president and general manager of Topcon Agriculture. Marzia succeeds Albert Zahalka - who has retired after a distinguished career with the company - and will report to Ivan Di Federico, president and CEO of Topcon Positioning Systems.
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In addition to the leadership positions within Topcon, Marzia brings a wealth of industry experience to his new role. After earning his degree in Electronics and Automation Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, he began his career in the aerospace industry. In 1996, he joined CNH, where he held leadership positions, including vice president of purchasing, followed by vice president of tractor products, leading significant initiatives, such as the launch of the first range of CNH tractors with continuously variable transmission (CVT), the NH2 hydrogen-powered electric tractor and the renewed Utility Tractor Range. After then serving as vice president of marketing for the New Holland brand in Europe, he moved to CNH Industrial as vice president of the Precision Solutions & Telematics business units, where he led the precision products new architecture, the autonomy program, as well as the creation of the connected services with the implementation of the Service Delivery Platform and the data analytics services.
"We are excited to have Antonio lead our agriculture business unit," said Di Federico. "His extensive background in precision agriculture solutions, telematics, and product platform launches positions him well to drive innovation and growth in Topcon's agriculture business. His strategic vision and proven track record of nearly 30 years in the industry make him the ideal leader to take Topcon Agriculture to new heights."
