OMFB Pacific founder, Simon Tortorici, has announced his resignation as Managing Director.
Tortorici founded OMFB Pacific in 2020 and has been instrumental to its success.
He was responsible for delivering the full internationalisation of OMFB into Australia and New Zealand by building the local subsidiary from the ground up and leading it through various growth phases.
This included defining OMFB Pacific’s market-entry strategy, establishing commercial, engineering and technical operations and transitioning the business from a distributor-led presence to a fully localised operation.
Tortorici was also responsible for expanding product portfolios and developing strategic partnerships across multiple segments – creating sustainable growth and a platform aligned with OMFB Group’s long-term international strategy.
Last week Tortorici revealed he will be stepping down as Managing Director at the end of this month.
He announced his resignation from the operational role in a statement online, where he expressed his confidence in the business’ foundations and its next chapter.
“After six intense and rewarding years, I will be stepping away from my operational role as Managing Director at OMFB Pacific at the end of February 2026,” Tortorici said.
“I step away knowing the foundations are solid, the team is capable, and the business is ready for its next chapter.
“Good leadership is about building something that can stand and grow beyond you.”
Tortorici also took the time to express his gratitude to OMFB Group and everyone behind it.
“What began as an idea has evolved into a solid and respected business across Australia and New Zealand,” he said.
“I extend my sincere thanks to our customers, partners, suppliers, the OMFB Italy team, our respected industry peers and competitors and especially the Pacific team in Australia who turned vision into execution every day.”
Tortorici will continue to support OMFB Pacific as a Board Director.
A structured transition is currently underway, with the new Managing Director to be announced shortly.
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