Greater Milan Metropolitan Area
Industrial executive with over 20 years of experience in steel and industrial operations. Currently COO Italy at Aperam and part of the Italian Management Team, leading two service centers with full responsibility for operations, safety and strategic development. Proven track record in driving industrial transformation, operational excellence and cultural change, always aligning execution with long-term strategic goals. Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi with international exposure at UCLA and USD. Actively engaged as mentor for EMBA students, member of Bocconi Alumni (Monza&Lecco Chapter team) and associate of Federmanager. Experienced in engaging with senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
- Member of the Aperam Italy Management Team. - Leading Italian operations across two service centers (150+ FTE). - Driving operational excellence and industrial transformation (WCM projects) - Strengthening safety culture and people engagement. - Implementing strategic CAPEX programs to support efficiency and long-term competitiveness.
- Managed operations optimization for two production plants focused on seismic isolation bearings. - Drove turnover of 24mln in 2022 (+17% YTD) and 30mln in 2023 (+25% YTD) - Improved supplier performance (+20%) in terms of quality and delivery. - Implemented advanced systems to enhance quality control, metrics and reporting. (+120% YTD indication of internal events ) - Ongoing project focused on digitizing production processes through the implementation of an OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) platform
Operational Manager during Executive MBA. - Headed production at Ferro Bulloni spa, overseeing 70 personnel in galvanizing and varnishing operations. - Served as External Advisor at ACE Cablaggi srl, spearheading P&L analysis, stock evaluation, and KPI development - Directed plant operations at Varroc Imes, managing 80 personnel across multiple departments
Managed new heat treatment line, 30 M€ investment including sand blasting line and grinding machine Optimized productivity +7-8% Ton/h Leaded Health and Safety of 30 operators and 4 shift leaders Reduced Variable cost approximately 80k€ per year thanks to third parties optimization Reduced Working capital due to better working saturation Leader for Autonomous Management project (WCM) Negotiated agreement for the work load saturation of the new line
Managed Piombino industrial operations: 60 operators and 3 shift leaders Increased production volumes of 12% Directed health and safety with 0 IFR (no injuries) Optimized variable costs with a saving of -100 k€ per year Reduced claims and Client dissatisfaction of -20% Work load saturation achived with Union agreements and concertation Developed new project to optimize internal supply chain
Managed the tooling shops with a team of 20 operators Purchased and installated a new lathe machine Designed a new working area Internalized working production with a saving of 60 k€ per year