Christian Gelati
About Christian Gelati
Christian Gelati serves as the President of the Filling & Preservation Business Unit at JBT FoodTech, a position he has held since 2021. With a career spanning over two decades in the food processing industry, he has held various leadership roles at JBT FoodTech and other companies, primarily in Parma, Italy.
Current Role at JBT FoodTech
Christian Gelati serves as the President of the Filling & Preservation Business Unit at JBT FoodTech. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the unit, contributing to the company's focus on filling and preservation technologies.
Previous Experience at JBT FoodTech
Gelati has extensive experience at JBT FoodTech, having held multiple roles since 2007. His positions include Supply Chain Manager for the Tomato & Fruit Processing Business Unit, Site General Manager and Operations Director for the EMENA Liquid Foods Business Unit, and Vice President & General Manager for Liquid Foods EMENA. His tenure at JBT FoodTech spans over a decade, with various leadership roles that have shaped his expertise in food processing.
Career Background in Food Processing
Before joining JBT FoodTech, Gelati worked at CFT S.p.A. as Technical Manager in Processing and at Dulevo International SpA as a Design Engineer. He also spent nine years at SIG Combibloc as a Project Engineer. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and processing technologies, which he has applied throughout his career in the food industry.
Education and Expertise
Christian Gelati earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Università degli Studi di Parma, where he studied from 1989 to 1995. His educational background supports his technical expertise in engineering and food processing, enabling him to lead various initiatives in his professional roles.