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Albizzate, It

Vedano Olona, Varese, It

Leader of the Sustainability Committee and member of the Strategy Committee

Albizzate, Varese, It

Sustainability Director (March 19 – Present)I lead Vibram's Sustainability journey globally, reporting the Sustainable Development Goals into our strategic plan with actions and objectives to improve Governance, Energy, Waste Reduction, Process and Product Innovation, Stakeholder engagement, leading the Supply Chain as a partner with whom to share strategy and product innovation.Specific Achievements:- Founding and supporting supply chain projects (Monitor For Circular Fashion by SDA Bocconi, The Footwear Collective with MIT Boston, Partnership with Bluesign) to promote industry standards as well as periodically interacting with the United Nations and European Community as the ‘voice of the experts' for future regulations.- Assessment of Vibram, creation of the Strategy and Action Plan, bringing Sustainability as a transversal strategic driver for all of Vibram functions- LCA analysis: creation together with the CNR of Milan of an algorithm that allows Vibram to measure the impacts of the majority of Vibram products- Transforming Sustainability into ProfitabilityStrategic Development (June 17 - Present):As a member of the Executive Team, I lead the development of strategies for the leading manufacturer in the footwear sole market globally, which has more than 800 collaborators and generates a turnover close to €300 million. This includes the development and alignment of Global Strategies to improve Governance, Sustainability programs, and the development of Vibram University.Specific successes:• Excel as a change manager by achieving strategic milestones.• Create / Manage new programs (target, specific organization etc.) for strategic areas such as Sustainability, Corporate Governance and Vibram University.

Albizzate, Varese, It

Product Development (July 15 - May 17)While managing product development and a 150+ member team spread across Italy, USA and China, I spearheaded testing of chemical compounds and manufacturing materials. I also led product design and development. Selected Contributions:• Excelled in collaborating with other members of the Executive Team to foster project success.• Facilitated rapid innovation by standardizing product development procedures into a Project Management System.• Transformed haphazard, ineffective testing operations into a state-of-the-art global test center.• Drove testing procedure approvals upward to 50% while launching a standardized global testing protocol. Organization Development (Nov 14 - July 15)The CEO and I worked tirelessly to revamp company operations while enhancing teamwork and shortening project timelines. In addition to this this, I actively collaborated with other members of the Executive Team to improve revenue generation and streamline business operations. Selected Contribution:• Successfully implemented updated business strategies that skyrocketed project output by 50%

Lainate, Lombardia, It

For a decade, I partnered with key decision-makers to develop and implement a strategic vision of company operations across Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. Selected Contributions:• Excelled in leading a team of up to 100 people while generating 32 MM €.• Drove sales upward from 20 MM € to 32 MM € in seven years by implementing an innovative strategy that focused on marketing value added products and services to differentiate the value proposition and maximize profits.• Restructured operations along functional lines to grow sales in key market segments and regions.• Opened Spanish and Portuguese markets and built supplier partnerships that improved brand selection. • Rolled out marketing and sales strategies that focused on channel development through Shopatron, flash sales, consumer electronics, web sales to dealers, and drop shipping sales channels.• Enhanced service to consumers and B2B partners by launching e-commerce and after sales service.• Restructured the group's publishing company and acted as General Manager at Carisch Srl - Milan – Publishing.• Developed and launched worldwide distribution of a revolutionary range of musical instruments. • Served as Group HR Director; Director of Mogar Music Iberica; President, M&P Srl, and GM at Carisch Srl

Midland, Michigan, Us

Sales and Marketing Engineer in the Specialty Chemical (Building & Construction, Coating & Paints, Food & Pharmaceutical, Lubricant, Oil & Detergency, Water Treatment)Since 1999 additional responsibility in managing Spanish and Portuguese Market.Since 2000 Sales Manager starting, implementing for long term sustainability of a new model ofDistribution Platform Southern Europe (Spain, Portugal, France and Italy).In 2001 leading the integration of new business unit acquired from Enichem with sales inseveral European countries.

Started as Electrical Engineer, adding the Commercial Technician and Sales Engineer responsibilities, in the field of container and systems for Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry.

Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Gb

Merchandiser and salesman in the field of camcorders and cameras.

Mba, Master In Business Administration

Master: Company Sustainability Management

Laurea, Electrical Engeneer

Maturità Scientifica

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