(Finance) – Il Italian gold sector closed 2024 with an increase in turnover of 5.7%although industrial production recorded a decline of 7.1%. Exports, particularly to Turkey, have grown significantly (+44.5% in value, +28.6% in quantity), driven by the demand for gold as a safe haven and by Turkey’s strategic role as a commercial hub.
The outlook for 2025 is more cautious: only 25% of operators expect turnover growth and 21% intend to increase investments, marking a clear reduction compared to 2024. In this context, the generational transition emerges as a crucial strategic factor for the competitiveness of companies. Companies with boards renewed by young leaders show greater dynamism and productivity, thanks to evolved strategies that include internationalization, patent innovations and attention to sustainability.
The generational coaching process requires a gradual and targeted approach: 77% of companies opt for progressive involvement of young people in management, while 59% indicate training as an essential support.
These themes were at the center of the first meeting organized by the Italian Goldsmiths Club and Intesa Sanpaolo in VicenzaOro, moderated by Laura Biason. During the event, economic and qualitative data were presented by Sara Giusti And Augusto UngarelliWhile Maria Cristina Squarcialupi illustrated the results of a survey dedicated to generational change. Alessandra Tognazzo provided strategic indications for dealing with the transition, concluding with the success case presented by Andrea Buccellati.