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IRF Geneva appoints Susanna Zammatoro as Acting Director General

The International Road Federation (IRF) in Geneva has a new Acting Director General after the departure of its Director General Sibylle Rupprecht. Susanna Zammataro replaces Ms Rupprecht having served under her as IRF Geneva Deputy Director General. Commenting on Ms Rupprecht’s departure Kiran Kapila, chairman of the IRF Geneva Programme Centre, said: “On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Board, and all IRF Members, we would like to thank Ms Rupprecht for her commitment and contributions to IRF over th
July 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Susanna Zammataro is now acting director general of the IRF in geneva
The 713 International Road Federation (IRF) in Geneva has a new Acting Director General after the departure of its Director General Sibylle Rupprecht.

Susanna Zammataro replaces Ms Rupprecht having served under her as 1201 IRF Geneva Deputy Director General.

Commenting on Ms Rupprecht’s departure Kiran Kapila, chairman of the IRF Geneva Programme Centre, said: “On behalf of the Executive Committee, the Board, and all IRF Members, we would like to thank Ms Rupprecht for her commitment and contributions to IRF over the past years.

“I have been deeply impressed by the tremendous support and commitment of Members to the IRF Geneva Program Centre. I am confident that we will continue realizing the vision of IRF of being the global voice of the road sector, working together for the benefit of all road users.”

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