Italian furniture brand Arper has appointed Armin Broger as CEO, following his departure from rival brand B&B Italia in April, after just a year in the job.

Broger replaces Vincenzo Rivizzigno who has stepped down after fifteen years in the role.

In a statement announcing the appointment, Arper declared its intention to consolidate its position "within the premium segment of the design furnishing industry at a global level".

Chairman of Arper, Claudio Feltrin, praised the outgoing CEO and said that Rivizzigno's tenure "led to the success, growth and internationalisation of Arper".

"I warmly welcome Armin to the team," he said. "His international experience and strong leadership skills will undoubtedly make him capable to lead Arper to reach its ambitious goals."

Broger former head of B&B Italia

Broger began in the role last week, after leaving B&B Italia in April after a year as CEO.

His departure came at a time of significant upheaval for B&B Italia and its recently formed parent company Design Holding, which also owns Flos and Louis Poulsen.

After presenting the biggest stand for many years at the Salone del Mobile in April 2019, Piero Gandini, the long-standing CEO of Flos and chairman of Design Holding stood down in May citing "different strategic and management views".

Armin has previously also held top management roles within international groups primarily in the fashion industry, including Levi Strauss & Co, Tommy Hilfiger, Diesel and The Walt Disney Company.

Outgoing CEO takes position at parent group

Arper was established by Claudio Feltrin's family in 1989, which owns Marco's Group, the brand's parent company.