Andrea C.

Business Unit Director – Reserve | FIAMM Group (Batteries). Aurelius Led the carve-out of the Reserve Business Unit during the transition of ownership from Resonac to Aurelius, ensuring operational continuity, organizational stability, and uninterrupted customer service throughout the separation. Held full P&L accountability, steering the business through a complex transformation phase with a strong focus on profitability, cash generation, and sustainable value creation. Directed a manufacturing site of 400+ employees and led a cross-functional leadership team of 50 professionals across operations, engineering, sales, supply chain, quality, and finance. Delivered €3M in structural cost reductions at plant level, improving productivity and cost competitiveness through operational efficiency initiatives, process optimization, and disciplined execution. Defined and executed a strategic growth and market expansion agenda, strengthening competitive positioning while aligning the organization with Private Equity ownership objectives. Acted as a key interface with shareholders, advisors, and senior stakeholders, translating strategic priorities into measurable operational and financial outcomes.

CEO- Head of Luxury Division | Guala Closures Group (Packaging). Investindustrial Full leadership of the Luxury Division, with end-to-end accountability for strategy, P&L, organization, and execution across multiple legal entities and geographies. Owned revenues exceeding €100M, overseeing commercial and operational performance of Labrenta and Anacorks, with clear focus on profitable growth, margin expansion, and brand positioning in the luxury segment. Restructured and strengthened the global sales organization, redesigning coverage models, roles, incentives, and governance to improve customer focus, cross-selling, and commercial effectiveness. Led post-acquisition integration and merger into Guala Closures, delivering operational, organizational, and brand synergies while maintaining business continuity. Drove enterprise-wide transformation, including the rollout of a new ERP platform, Salesforce CRM, and HRMS, creating a unified operating model, improved data visibility, and scalable processes. Acted as primary interface with Investindustrial, aligning strategic priorities, innovation initiatives, and value-creation plans with shareholder expectations. Built and led a high-performing leadership team, instilling a culture of accountability, execution discipline, and continuous improvement.

Chief Executive Officer – DMS, CMS North America | SCM Group (Machineries) CEO of DMS North America, with full accountability for strategy, P&L, organization, and execution across the North American commercial and operational entities. Led the post-acquisition integration of DMS into SCM Group, delivering operational, organizational, and commercial synergies while ensuring business continuity and customer retention. Reorganized and strengthened the U.S. sales organization, redefining go-to-market models, territories, and incentive structures to improve focus, accountability, and sales effectiveness. Drove strategic initiatives to reinforce SCM Group’s leadership in composites, plastics, and advanced materials, accelerating growth in high-value, technology-driven segments. Managed a diversified portfolio of advanced material solutions, fostering innovation, cross-business collaboration, and market expansion. Spearheaded the implementation of ERP, CRM, and CPQ systems, creating a scalable operating platform, strengthening pricing discipline, and improving order-to-cash performance.

Chief Executive Officer – Enoplastic - Enoflex (Merger of Enoplastic & Sparflex USA with COBEPA private equity). Packaging and Machineries Appointed CEO of Enoflex USA following the acquisition by COBEPA, leading the merger of Enoplastic and Sparflex USA into a single, integrated organization. Held full P&L accountability, steering the business through a complex post-merger integration phase under Private Equity ownership. Led organizational and people restructuring, aligning leadership, roles, and governance to support scalability and performance. Directed ERP and CRM alignment, creating a unified operating and commercial platform, improving data transparency and execution discipline. Acted as primary interface with shareholders and group leadership, translating value-creation objectives into operational and financial results.

As CEO, I held full P&L responsibility for the two largest subsidiaries of Enoplastic Group in the USA and Australia. Enoplastic Group is a global leader in the packaging industry, producing 3.5 billion closures annually, including capsules, screw caps, synthetic corks, and more, serving the wine, spirits, olive oil, and specialty food sectors. Following the merger with Sparflex—an operation I was actively involved in—the group expanded to 12 subsidiaries across Italy, Spain, France, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. Post-acquisition, I became CEO of the three production sites in California: Maverick, Enoplastic, and Rivercap, overseeing operations with a combined revenue of $45 million.

• Chief Executive Officer – GTF (precision mechanic) CEO of GTF with full accountability for strategy, P&L, operations, and organizational performance in the luxury precision mechanics sector. Founded and launched the Swiss subsidiary (CH), establishing a direct operational and commercial presence to better serve top-tier luxury watchmakers and strengthen proximity to key clients. Led a bi-national organization of 120 professionals across Italy and Switzerland, ensuring excellence in quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction in a highly demanding luxury environment. Delivered €40M+ in revenues with 20% EBITDA, demonstrating strong profitability, cost discipline, and value creation. Served prestigious watch brands including Audemars Piguet and Hublot, building long-term partnerships based on precision, reliability, and technical excellence. Drove an end-to-end industrial model, from prototyping to serial production, integrating advanced mechanical processes with high-end finishing capabilities.

General Manager – Tecnoparco del Lago Maggiore S.p.A. (innovation) Managed daily operations and strategic direction of the Technological Park, ensuring alignment with Board objectives and long-term growth initiatives. Held full P&L responsibility, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and sustainable development of the park. Fostered innovation and technology transfer for small and medium enterprises, delivering tangible prototypes and pilot projects in electric mobility, hydro turbines, solar panels, and other renewable energy technologies. Created and managed the Innovation Cluster for Renewable Energies, supporting SMEs with infrastructure, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities to accelerate market entry and commercialization. Enabled emerging companies to translate R&D into applied solutions, enhancing competitiveness and driving adoption of sustainable technologies.

Business Development Manager – Cummins Mediterranean & North Africa. (Engines and Power Generation) Responsible for driving growth of OEM and aftermarket channels across the Mediterranean region and North Africa, covering Marine and Industrial product lines. Led a team of 50 professionals, overseeing dealer network development, channel management, and training programs to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Defined and implemented certification and performance programs for dealers, enhancing operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and market penetration. Developed strategic partnerships and distribution networks, supporting sustainable revenue growth and reinforcing Cummins’ presence in a complex, multi-country market.

OMC specializes in designing and manufacturing turnkey plants for the thermoplastics and packaging industries, offering solutions such as extruders, mills, mixers, pumps, and rotational molding systems. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, I led all commercial operations, including aftermarket services like spare parts and maintenance. My role encompassed managing area managers, supervising the parts department, and coordinating a network of agents, with a primary focus on European and Middle Eastern markets

Area Manager – Italy & France | APV Baker (Invensys Group). (Plastic Machineries) Managed new sales and aftermarket activities across Italy and France, reporting directly to the Global Sales Director. Delivered industrial turnkey plants for high-profile clients, including Akzo Nobel, BASF, and DuPont, strengthening APV’s reputation in the European plastics industry. Achieved annual revenues of ~€20M, demonstrating strong market penetration, client relationship management, and execution of complex industrial projects. Developed and executed strategic account plans, aligning technical and commercial capabilities to meet client needs and drive sustainable growth. Supported the expansion of aftermarket services, ensuring long-term client satisfaction and recurring revenue streams.

R&D Engineer – ENI (Oil&Gas-Energy) Coordinated a team of 3 engineers in the R&D division, driving research and technical solutions for pipeline and industrial equipment management. Conducted fatigue analysis, corrosion assessment, and structural failure investigations using Abaqus FEM, ensuring safe and reliable operation of critical assets. Managed complex onshore and offshore projects, including pipes, valves, cranes, turbines, heaters, and compressors, delivering technical solutions aligned with operational and safety requirements. Supported cross-functional teams in improving asset integrity, lifecycle management, and design optimization.

The program offers specialized training focused on the design, operation, and maintenance of aircraft and their onboard systems. Its goal is to prepare highly skilled technicians, both culturally and professionally, capable of managing and executing research and design activities in aerodynamics, materials, lightweight structures, aircraft systems, and aerospace propulsion. These activities are conducted in both national and international contexts, either independently or in collaboration with others.

Nearly three years of case studies in Finance, Accounting, Strategic Planning, and more have shaped my expertise. The MBA at SDA Bocconi equipped me with valuable managerial and business analysis skills, allowing me to immediately apply new knowledge and tactics to enhance my professional work.