Claudio Marconi

CEO at Vitra

Basel Metropolitan Area

About

Experienced international executive with a background in supply chain, digital business transformation, operations and finance. Since June 2026, I took on the role as CEO of Vitra. I am interested in how organisations can evolve through leadership, collaboration and clear direction – with a strong focus on sustainability, lasting quality and products designed for a long life. At Vitra, I look forward to building on its strong heritage and foundations and helping shape the next phase of its mission to create inspiring spaces for work, home and public life.

Experience

  • CEO at Vitra
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    Responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of Vitra, a family-owned company focused on design, architecture and workplace environments, building on its strong heritage and foundations, and helping shape the next phase of its mission to create inspiring spaces for work, home and public life.

  • Inter IKEA Group (On-site)
    • Head of Supply Chain Development (Senior VP) and Digital (CIO) - Supply Chain Global
      Apr 2020 - May 2026 · 6 yrs 2 mos

      As the leader of Global Supply Chain Development at IKEA, I led process and digital transformation across planning, procurement, logistics, and fulfilment. I was responsible for digital operations, including data and technology, and contributed to the development of IKEA’s global supply chain strategy and operating model.

    • Head of Logistics Development - Supply Chain Global
      Sep 2016 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      As a pivotal leader in IKEA's global supply chain, I drive process and digital development while fostering innovation through collaborative networks. I oversee supply chain design and planning, as well as an in-house intralogistics competence center specializing in automation and logistics solutions. I also led the packaging and identification development and contribute to key strategic councils and decision-making forums at IKEA globally.

    • Head of Business Navigation / Controlling Logistics Global
      Nov 2012 - Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 10 mos

      Head of Controlling, Navigation, Steering of total Logistics of the IKEA group worldwide. Member of Senior Management for the Logistics Division IKEA group worldwide

  • Operations Committee Lead at Vitra
    Aug 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Non executive advisory role

  • Chairman of the Board at IKEA Intralogistics AB
    May 2018 - Dec 2024 · 6 yrs 8 mos

    As Chairman of the Board at Intralogistics AB in Älmhult, I guided the strategic direction of a dynamic team responsible for pioneering innovative solutions in warehouse handling, storage, and automation. We facilitated the development of cutting-edge systems that optimized intralogistics operations and enhanced warehouse flow efficiencies.

  • Department of private customers (2 years) and department of business customers (1 year) at UBS
    Aug 1994 - Aug 1997 · 3 yrs 1 mo