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Brindisi, It

Brindisi, Apulia, Italy

Head of the Innovation and Engineering Support Capacity at the UN Global Service Center. Leading three cross-functional teams, dedicated to delivering specialized technology and engineering solutions to the UN Secretariat, field missions, and attached entities worldwide. Committed to driving innovation and leading development of cutting-edge products and services, addressing current business needs and future challenges. Prioritizing environmental stewardship, operational sustainability, and the promotion of circular business models in all endeavors. Through strategic vision and collaborative efforts, striving to create a more resilient and eco-conscious infrastructure to serve the global community effectively.- Collaborated with UN entities, establishing a joint approach for emergency preparedness and response.- Developed strategies, securing uninterrupted provision of efficient, customer-focused services.- Reduced environmental footprint through installation support for several photovoltaic power plants.- Developed innovative solutions, improving environmental friendliness and operational efficiency. - Revised Standard Operating Procedures, standardizing service delivery and maintaining ISO certification.- Implemented project to support a positive legacy approach for prefabricated accommodations. - Yielded new innovative, technical solutions through partnerships with other UN entities and universities.

New York - Usa

Project lead for the implementation of strategic projects for the UN Secretariat, Field Missions, and attached Offices on a global scale. Led cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of processes and technical solutions to enhance digital systems and agility of end-to-end operations. Implemented comprehensive change management strategies, ensuring seamless coordination and communication with all entities, boards, stakeholders, and interdependent initiatives.- Strengthened effectiveness and resilience of operations through rollouts of multiple global projects.- Standardized UN-wide supply chain processes, ensuring uniformed and integrated approaches.- Established the basis for ERP system enhancements, through holistic master data transformation.- Defined standards for master data management, supporting the ramp up of category management. - Formulated manuals and standard operating procedures, serving as guidance for all entities. - Improved master data quality, quantity, and availability through holistic data revision and enrichment.- Conducted training, ensuring correct implementation of new technical solutions and processes.

Vienna - Austria

Strategic and operational lead of the largest self-funding shared service at the VIC, overseeing service delivery, procurement, IT, finance, and logistics. Accountable for securing the long-term operational viability, established strategies and programmatic targets to enhance resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness. Executed annual project plans, improving cost-effectiveness, processes, technology, resource management, and infrastructure. Focal point for strategic partners, governing bodies, and senior stakeholders.- Developed and implemented new strategies, expanding the service portfolio substantially.- Led a holistic revision and launch of improvement projects, achieving over 10% cost reductions.- Deployed innovative communication and engagement tools, securing additional funding streams.- Enhanced data-driven decision-making by advancing digitalization and upgrading ERP systems.- Overhauled infrastructure, optimizing space utilization and accelerating in-house logistics operations.- Introduced category management, optimizing vendor management and value chain processes.- Launched new structures and capacity-building initiatives, elevating productivity of personnel.

Vienna, Austria

Country Director for National Operations in Austria, alongside my role as Division Director for a multinational corporate group (Industrial and HR Support Services). Led the Country Office with full responsibility for operational management and strategic oversight to align national operations with broader corporate objectives.- Formed international partnerships, facilitating the execution of multiple bilateral projects.- Aligned operative structures, enhancing efficiency and integration with the corporate group.- Reduced overhead costs by over 15% through a restructuring of process and systems. - Established a shared service center for recruitment, serving the entire corporate group.- Achieved a sustainable market positioning within the first year of my assignment.- Guided and trained national workforce, building capacity and operational excellence.

Wollerau - Switzerland

Corporate lead for oversight of international operations for a multinational corporate group (Industrial and HR Services). Provided strategic direction to Directors of four Country Offices, driving international expansion, collaboration, and development. Ensured alignment with organizational objectives while providing high-level strategic advice to the CEO and Executive Board.- Established alliances with government agencies, securing resources for joint programs and projects.- Enhanced financial performance by aligning and optimizing management systems.- Developed international business networks, promoting best practices and operational excellence.- Achieved sustainable growth and market positioning for all offices under supervision.- Spearheaded expansion efforts, successfully establishing new offices in Austria, Czechia, and Slovakia.- Recruited and trained complete teams for new offices, ensuring consistent service delivery across regions.- Led the successful relocation of an entire factory from Germany to Slovakia, ensuring seamless execution.

Munich - Germany

Lead of regional operations and primary representative for a multinational corporate group (Industrial and HR Services). Oversaw daily operations, including finance, reporting, sales and marketing, HR, and administration.- Developed strategies, transforming the small office into a medium-sized, well-established market actor.- Forged strategic partnerships with German government agencies, securing extrabudgetary resources.- Reduced staff turnover to 0% by implementing new monitoring and mentoring systems.- Achieved 25% annual growth for three consecutive years through new marketing approach.- Expanded the service portfolio without increasing overhead costs or requiring additional funds.

Hannover - Germany

Owner and General Manager of a wholesale and retail company specializing in French products. Planned and implemented comprehensive organizational restructuring that drove strategic and operational transformation.- Directed the successful repositioning and expansion of the business into new markets and service sectors.- Optimized supply chain, inventory, contract, and vendor management to enhance operational efficiency. - Updated infrastructure, improving asset utilization and cost-effectiveness of service delivery.

Hannover - Germany

Co-Founder of a successful startup specializing in consulting services for countries participating in the World Exhibition, EXPO 2000. Spearheaded business development, marketing, sales, communications, and strategic partnership initiatives.- Secured partnerships with government agencies and corporations from different countries.- Crafted strategies, policies, financial plans, and governance systems that supported sustainable growth.- Successfully established the organization's market position, achieving profitability within the first year.

Hannover - Germany

Specialist for process and order management at the leading corporation for power- and conveyor belts.

Mba, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Global Executive Mba, International Business/Trade/Commerce

Bachelor Of Science, Strategy And Marketing

Industrial Manager, Industrial Business Management