Gaetano Auricchio is the President of BelGioioso Cheese, continuing a family legacy that began when his father moved from Italy to Wisconsin in 1979. Raised in the business, his leadership is shaped by a hands-on upbringing and a foundational principle of prioritizing quality above all. He attended Northwestern University for his economics degree.
Outside of work, Gaetano is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys road cycling and hiking with his family. He frequently travels to Italy, a country where he spent his childhood summers, to reconnect with his heritage, enjoy the food, and research the latest cheese trends in local supermarkets.
He grew up working in the cheese plants during his summers, flipping cheese wheels and packing mozzarella.
Gaetano Auricchio
President at BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Family Business Legacy
He is dedicated to continuing the artisan cheesemaking traditions his father brought from Italy, which were passed down from his great-grandfather.
Artisanal Cheese Quality
Operates under the philosophy "for the good of the cheese, " ensuring quality and consistency are never compromised for cost savings.
Outdoor Activities
He is passionate about being in nature and spends his free time road cycling through the countryside and hiking with his family.
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Gaetano has no verified media appearances
Work History
2-2024
President at BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
1-2000
VP Sales at BelGioioso Cheese, Inc.
Education
1994 - 1998
Economics from Northwestern University
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Location : Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : President at BelGioioso Cheese Inc.
