Leaders by Example | De Robert Calzature: An example of a family business

The generational transition is often a critical moment for companies, especially because, more and more frequently, it is less about a transition and more about a coexistence that can last several years. This coexistence, due to differences in views, experiences, and perspectives, can lead to conflicts – even irreparable ones.

This is not the case at De Robert Calzature. In this historic company in the Riviera del Brenta area – where a large percentage of shoes for the world’s leading luxury brands are produced – the transition between the new and old generations has taken place in a virtuous manner.

This has been achieved through a lean transformation, a change in business model, the construction of a prestigious new headquarters, and an impressive increase in both turnover and margins.