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Alenia North America Appoints Alan Caligari CEO

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

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Finmeccanica’s Alenia North America Inc., yesterday said it appointed Alan Calegari as its Chief Executive Officer. “Alenia North America will continue to grow under the direction of Alan in the CEO position,” said Giuseppe Giordo, CEO, Alenia Aeronautica. “As Alenia’s team continues the work to expand our presence in North America, I am confident he will lead the company in an effective and efficient manner.” Calegari joins Alenia North America from Ansaldo STS USA, where he served as the president…

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