On 1 January the European Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Federation (CET) – one of Cerame-Unie’s nine ceramic sectors – welcomed Mr José Luis Lanuza as the new CET President for a 3-year mandate. As CET President, Mr Lanuza will also join the Cerame-Unie Board of Presidents.

Mr Lanuza is the Managing Director of the Keraben Group, a group made up of several companies that manufacture and sell ceramic tiles along with other products for the home. Furthermore, Mr Lanuza is a Board member at ASCER, the Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacterers’ Association.

Mr Lanuza replaces Mr Alfonso Panzani, who has faithfully served as CET President since 2010. Mr Panzani, Chairman of the Ricchetti Group and former Chairman of Confindustria Ceramica, will continue to remain active within the Cerame-Unie Board of Presidents as Vice-Chairman.