The man, the principles, the faith

Thanks to his innate empathy, his great communication skills, and his lively intelligence, Valter Baldaccini, a man of courage, brings all his passions to the workplace. With his attention, respect, and care for others, he wins over even the clients of the companies he meets. He effortlessly creates a family atmosphere, friendly and affectionate, so much so that each of them feels "at home."

Behind every action and every choice, Valter the man watches, faithful to himself and his unquestionable principles, learned from an early age, consolidated during his years of Salesian formation, and subsequently defended and respected with great determination and moral integrity.

Having lost his father at just thirteen months, Valter grew up at home with three female figures: his mother Rosa, a local seamstress; his aunt Apollonia; and his grandmother Vienna. They all contributed to making him stubborn and kind, deeply faithful and generous, authoritative but not authoritarian. From an early age, he displayed great curiosity and intelligence, which allowed him to excel in his studies and establish himself as a natural leader among his friends, proposing and organizing unforgettable and curious trips and outings. Even in adolescence, a period in which he often attempted "rebellious" movements, his faith remained a constant companion. It is that same faith that, in adulthood, once he had established himself as an engineer and head of UMBRAGROUP, allowed him to continue to focus on the common good.

In the intertwining of his personal history and life, business decisions, successes and critical moments, projects and strategies, the logic of profit alone never existed for him. Profit went hand in hand with his generosity and his concern for others. Aware of his personal success, Valter Baldaccini did not boast of having become financially wealthy; The richness he seeks is different, and he finds it by turning his clear gaze to those in need: aid projects are born in his homeland and in Africa, projects he loves to personally oversee, to ensure their realization.

Family and friends

His wealth was his family: his children and his wife, Mariangela. It was his relationships with his colleagues, whose stories, and names he knew, and whom he greeted every day with a handshake as he walked the company corridors. For him, being rich meant granting everyone an opportunity, instilling trust; it meant instilling courage for new challenges during his speeches at meetings, company anniversaries, and holidays, never letting anyone forget that they were part of a family.

His wealth was his childhood friends and those he'd met at work, with whom he'd climbed mountains, spent New Year's Eves, traveled in tents, hiked, and taken long dips in the sea. Over time, even a silent walk, in search of understanding, became a dialogue.

His wealth was his connection to his homeland and the view from his home of its gentle hills, which allowed him, especially during his illness, to feel part of something greater. What Valter Baldaccini created and left behind continues to flourish, with a strength and determination that only a man of profound humanity, justice, and peace, such as he was, could have "naturally" inspired

The Voices Who Told Him

The documentary film tells the story of Valter's life through the voices of:

• Beatrice Baldaccini, President of the Valter Baldaccini Foundation
• Andrea Ghiddi, Head of the Germoglio Meraviglioso Family Home
• Jeffrey Luckey, Director of Supplier Management at The Boeing Company (1998-2013)
• Angelo Mattonelli, General Manager of ASD Cannara and Manager of the Administration Department at UMBRAGROUP
• Marco Moschini, Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at the University of Perugia and Director of the Valter Baldaccini Foundation
• Reno Ortolani, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMBRAGROUP
• Alessio Ruffinelli, COO of the Industrial Division at UMBRAGROUP
• Monsignor Domenico Sorrentino, Bishop of the Diocese of Assisi, Nocera Umbra, Gualdo Tadino, and Foligno
• Ottaviano Turrioni, friend of Valter
• Edoardo Vito, friend of Valter and CEO EMS
• Sister Federica Zoia, a doctor on mission in Africa and a friend of Valter's

Screenings of the Docufilm “Valter Baldaccini, la vita come esempio”

The first official screening of the docufilm dedicated to the life of Valter Baldaccini took place on May 9, 2025, at the Politeama Cinema in Foligno, on the Foundation’s tenth anniversary. It was a particularly meaningful event, representing not only a moment of celebration but also an opportunity to share Valter’s life with the community that knew and appreciated him.

Screenings in the Symbolic Places of Valter Baldaccini’s Life

After the premiere, the docufilm was shown in places deeply connected to his personal and professional story:

• Cannara, Valter’s hometown, where—at the initiative of the municipal administration—two screenings open to the entire community were held on September 20, 2025. Valter was always deeply attached to the place where he was born and spent his entire life.
   
• On September 27, 2025, a delegation from the Foundation, together with director Loretta Bonamente, traveled to Albanella (SA), where the docufilm was screened in the garden of the EMS company headquarters. This evening was strongly promoted by Edoardo Vito, one of the people interviewed in the film, in whose company several scenes were also filmed. Albanella is a small town where Valter left a lasting mark by establishing, in collaboration with Edoardo, a research center. From the terrace of the Center, you can view the sea—a symbolic and deeply  meaningful element in his life.
   
• With the aim of making the docufilm accessible to even more people, in November 2025 “Valter Baldaccini, la vita come esempio” was broadcast on the regional television channel UmbriaTV, with several replays.

Beginning in December 2025, Umbragroup involved the Valter Baldaccini Foundation in a student guidance project designed to discourage students from dropping out of school, aimed at middle schools and high schools in Umbria. Viewing the docufilm—together with teachers, parents, and students—is one of the educational activities included in the project.