The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) inducted CEO of Bertazzoni Paolo Bertazzoni into its Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame.

He is the fifth generation to lead the family company and was inducted during the 2025 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards Ceremony hosted at the Wynn Hotel.

For more than 30 years, the NKBA’s Hall of Fame has honoured individuals who embody the spirit of the kitchen and bath industry while contributing to its growth.

Sponsored Video

SALICE - Hinges, runners and sliding systems for furniture

Paolo Bertazzoni earned the honor for stewarding the family-run brand since 1978, leading the brand’s expansion into the US and is among a few Europeans in the Hall of Fame.

As leader of the appliance brand which manufactures cooking ranges, ovens, cooktops, hoods, and refrigerators, Paolo Bertazzoni has led a 10-year push to launch induction products into the US market following adoption throughout Europe.

Commenting on the accolade, Paolo Bertazzoni said: “I am filled with gratitude and pride while accepting this prestigious lifetime achievement award.

“As the oldest family-owned appliance company in the world, our business is personal – and we have always maintained a commitment to communities and people, with an unwavering dedication to quality and innovation along the way.

“I am deeply thankful for my family, colleagues, and industry peers who continue to teach and inspire me and the NKBA Hall of Fame committee for this remarkable honor.”

 Global president and CEO of the NKBA, Bill Darcy stated: “It is an honor to welcome Paolo Bertazzoni into the Kitchen & Bath Industry Hall of Fame.

“This distinction is reserved for visionaries who have profoundly shaped our industry, and Paolo’s leadership exemplifies that legacy.

“By carrying forward Bertazzoni’s rich heritage while expanding its global footprint, he has infused kitchens around the world with the brand’s signature Italian craftsmanship, innovation, and design excellence.

“His contributions were further recognized in 2024 when he was awarded the esteemed title of Cavaliere del Lavoro by the President of Italy—one of the nation’s highest honors for business and manufacturing excellence.”