Francesco Pece serves as Vice President of IMS Technologies Inc., the North American subsidiary of IMS TECHNOLOGIES, an international group specializing in advanced machinery and solutions for the converting, packaging and related industries.
Originally from Italy, Francesco has built much of his professional career between Asia and the United States. He joined IMS Technologies in 2018 and has since played a key role in developing the Group’s presence in the North American market. After several years leading the U.S. subsidiary, he also served as Business Development Director at the Group’s headquarters in Italy before returning to the United States to once again lead IMS Technologies Inc.
Based in New Jersey, Francesco is responsible for the company’s activities across the United States and the broader North American market, with a particular focus on customer relationships, business development and the expansion of local service capabilities.
A major part of his current strategy is strengthening the support IMS Technologies provides throughout the entire lifecycle of its installed equipment. With hundreds of machines operating across North America — including equipment that has been in production for decades — Francesco and his team are developing new programs focused on preventive maintenance, equipment modernization, rebuilding and component obsolescence management. The objective is to move beyond traditional reactive service and establish a more proactive partnership with customers: identifying potential issues before they result in downtime, extending the productive life of existing machinery and providing local access to the engineering expertise of the original equipment manufacturer.
Francesco holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in San Francisco. His international background and experience working on both sides of the Atlantic have given him a unique perspective on the differences between European and American approaches to manufacturing, customer service and business development.
Outside of work, Francesco is passionate about travel, golf, motor sports and exploring new places and cultures. He also competed in the Dakar Classic in Saudi Arabia, finishing eighth in the 2025 edition.
For Francesco, the opportunity to lead IMS Technologies in North America is ultimately about building stronger connections — between customers and manufacturers, between European engineering and American industry, and between long-standing relationships and new opportunities for growth.
