The General Assembly

is composed by delegates of national textile machine associations who must each represent a different company, represent a manufacturing member company producing textile machinery and related technologies and are in an active managing function. The national association delegations are accompanied by the Director/Secretary of the national association. The General Assembly meets at least once a year.

The Board of Directors

This governing body comprises the Presidents of the CEMATEX member associations and is chaired by the CEMATEX President. It proposes policies and strategic directions to the General Assembly, and supervises the implementation of decisions taken by the General Assembly.

Internal Audit Committee

The board appoints among its members an internal audit committee to oversee the Cematex financial situation and reporting on these to the General Assembly.

Cematex President

The Cematex presidency rotates over the Cematex member associations.

Current President
Alex Zucchi

Alex Zucchi

Ferraro President

President, 2024-2028

Former Presidents
Ernesto  Maurer

Ernesto Maurer

SSM Chairman

President, 2020-2024

Fritz Mayer

Fritz Mayer

Karl Mayer Owner

President, 2016-2020

Charles Beauduin

Charles Beauduin

Vandewiele Owner

President, 2012-2016

Ted Roberts

Ted Roberts

Vanwyck Systems Owner

President, 2008-2012

Steve Combes

Steve Combes

SDL Atlas Ltd Managing Director

President, 2004-2008

Executive Committee

The executive committee is composed of the General Secretary of Cematex and the Secretary of each CEMATEX member association. It works under the supervision of Board. The executive committee prepares the board meetings and supports the board with the development of the strategic direction of CEMATEX

Working Groups

Ad-hoc working groups are formed within the Executive Committee to do the work for strategy development and implementation. These groups report to the Executive Committee and General Secretariat.

General Secretariat

The General Secretariat supports the CEMATEX President with his tasks during his mandate and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the association. It chairs the executive committee meetings.

Federico Pellegata

Federico Pellegata

Secretary General