Deloitte rewards 70 Italian companies, 27% are from Lombardy

Seventy Italian companies awarded in the ninth edition of the Best Managed Companies Award, the recognition promoted by Deloitte Private to enhance companies that stand out for their managerial skills, innovation and solidity. The ceremony takes place today at Palazzo Mezzanotte, in Milan, in collaboration with Elite-Gruppo Euronext and Piccola Industria Confindustria, with the contribution of the Catholic University.

The awarded companies are mainly concentrated in the North, where around 70% of the winners are based. Lombardy leads the regional ranking with 27%, followed by Emilia-Romagna (23%). 53% work in manufacturing.

"All the awarded companies stand out for their excellent management and leadership skills", explains Andrea Restelli, Deloitte partner and Italian manager of the programme, underlining the priority role of digitalisation and innovation.

According to Deloitte research on the awardees, 64% expect growth in the next 12 months and 58% have already concretely adopted artificial intelligence solutions.

"Companies, while confident in their growth capabilities, operate in a very volatile context", observes Ernesto Lanzillo, Deloitte partner.