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Francesco Nalini and Carlotta Rossi Luciani
EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 finalists, Italy
Francesco Nalini, CEO; Carlotta Rossi Luciani, Sustainability Executive Director, CAREL
Francesco Nalini and Carlotta Rossi Luciani are cooling the planet more sustainably.
Francesco Nalini and Carlotta Rossi Luciani are leading CAREL Industries into its next era of global growth. As second-generation family business leaders, they are blending entrepreneurial heritage with a commitment to sustainability through energy-efficient solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration.
Founded in 1973, CAREL designs and manufactures advanced hardware and software systems that optimize climate control and refrigeration, serving sectors from data centers to food retail and service. Francesco joined the company in 2005, bringing sharp strategic instincts shaped by earlier consulting roles. He became CEO in 2017, and his leadership has emphasized innovation, sustainability and digitalization, with investments in R&D and ecofriendly technologies. Francesco has overseen dramatic growth, including CAREL’s IPO in 2018.
Carlotta is helping preserve CAREL’s entrepreneurial spirit while championing governance and ESG leadership as a member of the board. Since joining the company in 2013, she has reinforced the company’s commitment to long-term value creation, combining tradition with forward-looking strategies that align with global sustainability goals.
Today, CAREL operates across more than 80 countries with 15 production sites and 47 commercial subsidiaries, delivering Internet of Things-enabled solutions that reduce environmental impact and enhance operational efficiency. Together, Francesco and Carlotta embody CAREL’s purpose: delivering cutting-edge solutions that make HVAC and refrigeration smarter, greener and more connected, while creating lasting impact for industries, communities and the planet.
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