Francesco Vallesi

Group Risk Manager presso Eurofins

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams with numerous people. Establish good rapport easily and facilitate collaboration. Result oriented, strong self-motivation, setting challenging targets and achieving them.

Experience

  • Eurofins (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Risk Director - Eurofins RE S.A.
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Leads risk management function for the group captive, ensures captive solvency and Solvency II compliance, and optimizes risk financing objectives by overseeing underwriting, claims, and performance. Reports to Board on risk profile and performance.

    • Risk Management and Business Continuity Leader
      Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos

      Developed and managed Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Continuity program, and Property Damage-Business Interruption (PD-BI) insurance programs. Monitored and mitigated property risks, supported management and calibration of Group insurance programs. Reported to executive committees.

  • Bayer (14 yrs 11 mos)
    • Enterprise Risk Management - Framework Manager
      May 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Led global ERM framework design, implementation, and digital transformation. Drove development of methodologies for risk aggregation and risk assessment in major investments.

    • Head of Credit Management & Treasury
      Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Led Credit Management and Treasury teams (12 members), defining and implementing country-specific guidelines. Managed credit risk, including creditworthiness assessment and collections, optimized working capital, and oversaw treasury operations and bank relations. Ensured HQ alignment.

    • Head of Credit Management
      Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Led Credit Management team (5 members), implementing country-specific guidelines. Oversaw creditworthiness assessment, collections, credit insurance, and supplier financial analysis. Managed factoring operations and ensured HQ alignment.

  • Internship in Investment coordination and analysis department at Bayer MaterialScience AG
    Oct 2005 - Feb 2006 · 5 mos

    Evaluated the need for investment evaluation standards, reviewed investment appraisal methods (CAPEX, M&A, R&D), and performed Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis.