here comes a point when growth becomes a conscious move rather than a natural drift. For Zafferano, that moment arrives with the appointment of Stefania Gambino as CEO. This is more than a change at the top; it sets the tone for what comes next. The Italian brand, known for bringing light and colour into everyday life with an easy, unforced touch, now finds itself with a clear identity and a broader outlook. Gambino brings experience shaped across international groups, navigating complex environments and markets. Here, that background points in a specific direction: supporting growth without diluting the brand’s character. That balance is key. Over time, Zafferano has built a language of objects that feel immediate – portable lighting and tableware that slip naturally into daily routines. Scaling up means holding on to that sense of ease.
The next phase builds on what is already there. A stronger international presence, certainly, but also a clearer understanding of its own identity. Not a reinvention, but a step forward. Part of this journey includes Gradiente, a local investment fund that joined the company in 2022, supporting its development and future growth. For Gambino, the challenge is straightforward: to bring structure without weight, growth without rigidity. In other words, to retain the lightness that defines Zafferano. Based in Quinto di Treviso, in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy, the company continues to operate across lighting and tableware, with an expanding international reach. What lies ahead is as much about vision as scale, taking an everyday aesthetic further, without losing its immediacy.
