Francesco Maria De Lorenzo

Corporate Managing Director

Spain

About

Versatile, tireless and experienced Manager with a proven international track record across Europe and Africa, spanning various industries. I excel in building and guiding teams to deliver results, as CFO before and then GM and COO with complete P&L accountability. My immediate effectiveness stems from a meticulous and analytical approach cultivated through past experiences as a Temporary Manager. My management philosophy revolves around four key pillars: • Achieve results within a comprehensive 360-degree strategic framework. • Emphasize attention to detail for precise execution : do it right at first • Lead by personal example and provide continuous coaching to the team. • Foster autonomy by delegating responsibilities, entrusting tasks, setting targets, and ensuring thorough verification. I am a manager capable of synthesizing information in a highly specialized world, understanding “a bit of everything”, excelling in asking the right questions and having a 360-degree vision. Fluent in five languages and their cultures. Let’s connect and explore how my expertise can contribute to your team or organization.

Experience

  • Elmeg Srl (8 yrs 3 mos)
    • Corporate Managing Director
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • GENERAL MANAGER - Elmeg Maroc
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • General Manager Spain
      May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

      Full P&L Responsibility and focus on building a successful, financially sustainable and customer oriented company. Managed Plant opening and development, New project implementation, Clients Technical Sales (ITA-ENG-SPA), Ctrategic Purchasing and Compliance. Opened the new Spanish Production Plant and developed the business from the scratch. CAGR of 65% in the first 5 years, got to profit already in the second fiscal year.

  • Gap bridging temporary CFO | Romania at Recordati S.p.A.
    Mar 2018 - May 2018 · 3 mos

    Interim Management of Finance dpt in Romania for 3 month. Mission project.

  • Program Manager at Servicom SA
    May 2015 - Mar 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Planning and execution of the start-up of the Elevators Business Unit with the local Team : - Product development - Supply chain and purchasing - New Plant start-up - First CE Certified elevators "made in Africa"

  • Investor & Turnaround Manager at Black Dioniso Fashion Shoes
    Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Investor and Turnaround Manager of a fashion start-up, with responsibility on finance and supply chain.

  • SoGeSi Spa (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Senior Financial Controller
      Dec 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos

      I have been managing the Financial control system, reporting to the CFO.

    • Group Financial Controller
      Mar 2011 - Nov 2013 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      SoGESI offered me the opportunity to do an Executive MBA @ESCP meanwhile designing and implementing the Management Control & Reporting system of the company.