The inspiring story of Patrizia Casati, Quality Manager, Verallia Italy
When Patrizia joined Verallia Italia, she was both a young mother and a newly graduated environmental engineer, eager to start but unsure of what awaited her. She still recalls her first visit to the production department: dim lights, a dense atmosphere, and glowing bottles swiftly moving along the conveyor belt. Starting in quality control, she entered a world where long-standing experience seemed to be the rule. Yet, even as a newcomer, she found colleagues ready to listen, guide her, and give her the space to share her vision. That support gave her the confidence to believe that she, too, had something valuable to contribute.
As time went by, new opportunities allowed her to grow. Patrizia learned that determination and skills could overcome prejudice and open unexpected doors. With resilience, she patiently shaped her own leadership style, one built on listening, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives. There were many challenges, but teamwork always made the difference, transforming difficulties into shared achievements and creating bonds that went beyond the workplace.
Glass became a constant presence not only in her professional journey but also in her personal life. Her daughters grew up proud to see their mother work for a company deeply connected to its region, attentive to the environment, and engaged with the local community. For Patrizia, this link between her work and her family life was a source of pride and a reminder that industry can create value that touches people’s lives well beyond the factory walls.
She never felt like just a number in a large organization. Her voice mattered, and her ideas were heard – whether in local initiatives or broader company projects. This sense of belonging, both locally and globally, gave her the courage to keep evolving.
Today, she has once again chosen to step out of her comfort zone. She is exploring new processes: turning waste into resources, reducing CO₂ emissions, and making the glass cycle increasingly circular. Her work contributes to global sustainability goals while remaining anchored in the needs and realities of her local site.
Her story is made of glass, people, and continuous evolution, showing how strong local roots can nurture global ambitions for a sustainable future.