Roderick Scotto

NED-Global operations executive specializing in turnarounds, transitions, and scaling Start-ups. I’ve successfully led site realignments, boosted efficiency, and driven growth through change management and Lean Six Sigma

Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland

About

Strategic leader and Non-Executive Director with over 23 years of global experience in successfully managing complex, large-scale transformations. My expertise lies in orchestrating operational turnarounds, improving EBIT performance substantially, and leading the successful start-up of international manufacturing facilities across various automotive and aerospace industries. I have a proven track record of implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies in over 19 plants worldwide. My directorship and strategic advisory experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of governance, while my proficiency in leveraging AI-driven insights and technology has enabled me to optimize operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. With extensive experience in Asian, American, and European business cultures, I excel in change management, team building, and developing a result-oriented organization. I am passionate about providing strategic guidance that prepares companies for a rapidly evolving, technology-driven future.

Experience

  • Chief Operating Officer at reTyre
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    I work with a great team at Retyre to scale the company from a small lab environment into a fully operational multinational business. My focus is on building the structures, processes, and operational capabilities needed to support rapid growth. I transform early experimentation into reliable, repeatable operations, strengthening supply chains, improving production workflows, and laying the foundations for global expansion. Through this work, I play a key role in moving Retyre from innovation to industrialisation and positioning the company for long‑term success.

  • Business Management Consultant and NED at Self-employed
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Chief Operations Officer at Datamars
    Jul 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    At Datamars, we believe information is the way to a better, more sustainable world. We are dedicated to encouraging the use of data to help customers make more sense of what they do and find better ways of doing it.

  • Country Chair at Total
    Sep 2018 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    As the Ethics and Compliance Country Manager at Total Energies, I was responsible for leading the implementation and oversight of the Ethics and Compliance (E&C) program in alignment with the company’s global standards. My role involved ensuring adherence to the Code of Conduct, developing and updating policies and procedures, and fostering an ethical culture within the organization. I conducted compliance training, supervised risk assessments, and collaborated with various departments such as Legal, HR, and Internal Audit to address compliance concerns effectively. I also ensured proper functioning of reporting mechanisms, led independent investigations with confidentiality, and provided strategic guidance to senior management on E&C matters, strengthening integrity and accountability across operations

  • MD and Vice President Global Operations at Hutchinson
    Dec 2017 - Jul 2022 · 4 yrs 8 mos