Giuseppe Palermo

Senior Director, Strategy at ADP

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

About

Strategy and transformation leader with international experience driving businesses results through strategic projects and innovation. With a consolidated and diversified experience across top-tier strategy consulting, fast-growing tech companies, and corporate strategy, I bring a pragmatic, structured and cross-sector perspective to solving complex business challenges. I thrive at the intersection of business strategy and technology, connecting people and ideas to create real, sustainable impact. My approach: simplify complexity, build trust, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Currently based in Barcelona, I’m focused on contributing to ecosystems that combine innovation, purpose and tangible impact.

Experience

  • Senior Director Strategy at ADP
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Corporate strategy, acquisitions and venture investments.

  • o9 Solutions, Inc. (Full-time · 4 yrs 4 mos)
    • Director Global Partnerships, Strategy and Tech
      Apr 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      • Developed innovative strategies to strengthen market position and drive company growth • Built and scaled the global alliance ecosystem, focusing on strategy and technology partnerships • Led cross-functional initiatives to drive revenue growth and enhance business decision-making capabilities

    • Senior Manager Global Alliances
      Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Bain & Company (6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Manager
      Jul 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Design and execution of strategic projects and coordination of internal and external cross-functional teams for manufacturing, services and technology clients. Main focus on: - Corporate Strategy and Transformation Programs - Operating Models and Business Models - Performance Improvement and Operations Milan office since January 2015, moved to Amsterdam office in April 2020.

    • Consultant / Case Team Leader
      Jan 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Associate Consultant
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs

  • MBA at Collège des Ingénieurs
    Jan 2014 - Nov 2014 · 11 mos

    Highly selective (6% admission rate, based on merit) and innovative management program for high potential engineers, entirely financed by sponsoring companies and based on a consulting model.

  • Digital Project Leader - MBA Management Consultant at Safran
    Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 · 10 mos