Neolith Names New Global CEO to Drive Bold Growth Strategy
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CARLSTADT, NJ -- The global leader in sintered stone surfaces, has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Walter Ceglia as its new global CEO of Neolith Group. His leadership will propel the company’s expansion, which is already delivering positive results.
Ceglia brings more than 20 years of experience leading projects in international industrial environments. Most recently, he served as executive chairman of HMY, a Franco-Spanish company owned by LBO France, where he led a far-reaching strategic transformation. Under his leadership, HMY evolved from a specialist in the food market to a global player in retail. The company achieved strong organic growth, significant international expansion and diversification into turnkey solutions. This transformation culminated in the sale of the company to an industrial group, a transaction completed by the end of January 2025. Prior to this, Ceglia was CEO of Couach, a naval group, and GE Power Conversion (formerly Converteam) in Latin America, where he drove remarkable growth and development.
With this appointment, Neolith addresses the demands of its current stage and reaffirms its commitment to sustained growth and leadership in sintered stone, both nationally and internationally. Ceglia’s extensive background and strong customer-centric approach will enhance the company’s ability to meet and even exceed its strategic objectives. In 2024, Neolith demonstrated a clear growth trajectory, particularly in key markets such as the U.S., Oceania and Asia. In 2025, the company aims to consolidate its expansion in these regions while accelerating its global expansion in other territories.
The group is currently preparing to open new showrooms in Madrid, Spain and Auckland, New Zealand, set to launch in the coming months. Additionally, Neolith is planning a major product rollout, introducing new proposals for architectural projects and innovative designs specifically crafted for kitchen countertops.
Neolith operates under a fully collaborative model, backed by a state-of-the-art plant in Castellón that integrates highly automated processes. Its versatile high-value products are designed for a wide range of spaces -- from kitchens and bathrooms to facades and outdoor environments --meeting today’s demands while anticipating future needs. The company has established itself as an international benchmark through prestigious partnerships and its involvement in landmark projects such as the Chase Center -- the home of the Golden State Warriors -- and the creation of its own design trend guide, Lifestyle Trends 2024 by Neolith.
Over the past year, Neolith has been recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability, earning international accolades including the Great Design Award, the Designerati Award, the German Design Award and the Archiproducts Award. Its silica-free product line has also been honored for its sustainability, further cementing the brand’s status as a global leader on the next-generation surfaces.
The Neolith Group continues to reaffirm its commitment to the highest sustainability standards and innovation leadership, a strategic direction that will persist under its new global CEO. The company remains dedicated to fostering partnerships with architects and designers while collaborating with distributors and industry partners to drive transformation through innovative and sustainable solutions. With innovation embedded in its DNA, Neolith has been a pioneer in its sector by implementing advanced technologies and developing groundbreaking products. The company boasts strong sustainability credentials: its surfaces are free of resins and plastics, contain the industry’s lowest content range of crystalline silica, are made from natural raw materials, and are fully recyclable. This unwavering commitment earned Neolith a Gold Medal in Ecovadis’ 2022 Sustainability Assessment, placing the company in the 98th percentile of the world’s most recognized sustainability index. Additionally, Neolith holds Zero Waste and Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze certifications, validating its responsible and circular industrial process.
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