Fabrizio Grimoldi

VP Commercial and Engineering EMEA @ Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company

About

I run business units across Europe — commercial, engineering, product, and aftersales — in industrial technology and hardware. Twenty years of executive roles across precision measurement, imaging hardware, and consumer durables. Two M&A cycles end to end. Hands-on with CRM, eCommerce, AI, and supply chain. Currently at VSG, a Dover company, as VP Commercial & Engineering EMEA — a business where engineering depth and customer proximity genuinely matter. Managing Director in the UK and France, board member in Italy. Previously at Videndum (Manfrotto, Gitzo, Joby) and Newell Brands. Lived and worked in France and Spain; significant working exposure across France, Spain, China, New Zealand, California, and Japan — through partnerships, acquisitions, and product development. Trained as a structural engineer at Politecnico di Milano; executive management at IESE Business School.Italian native. Spanish and English fluent. Based in Padova.

Country

Italy

City

Padua

Industry

Automotive

Skill

P&L Management, Management, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, Marketing Management, Consumer Products, Product Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Trade Marketing, Sales Management, International Sales, Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Market Analysis, Retail

Experience

VP Commercial and Engineering EMEA

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Bologna, Italy

Commercial and service operations across five EMEA subsidiaries and export markets for VSG brands (Rotary, Ravaglioli, Forward). • Commercial, product and engineering responsibility across the EMEA region. • Direct lines: Sales, Sales Admin, Aftersales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Spare Parts, eCommerce. • Legal roles: Managing Director Rotary UK and RAV France. Board member VSG Italy (manufacturing unit). • Reporting to the Global VSG President (US).

Vice President Sales, Service, Product Marketing EMEA

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company

2023-8 - 2025-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

Bologna, Italy

Vice President Product Marketing and Engineering EMEA

Vehicle Service Group, A Dover Company

2021-1 - 2023-7 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Bologna, Italy

Executive Vice President Marketing Imaging Solutions

Videndum plc

2018-10 - 2020-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Veneto, Italy

Executive team member of Videndum plc's Imaging Solutions Division (LSE-listed, formerly Vitec Group), a global leader in premium photo, video and content creation equipment. • Central marketing organization for six global brands: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Joby, Lowepro, Syrp, Rycote. • Multi-site international team. • Ownership of brand, communications, PR, licensing, digital, influencer marketing, product marketing and eCommerce. • Functional lead for local marketing teams across 11 subsidiaries. • Active contributor to divisional strategy and M&A pipeline.

Senior Vice President Marketing

Videndum plc

2017-9 - 2018-10 · 1 yr 2 mos

Veneto, Italy

Vice President Marketing

Videndum plc

2016-2 - 2017-9 · 1 yr 8 mos

Veneto, Italy

Marketing Director Bags

Videndum plc

2014-7 - 2016-2 · 1 yr 8 mos

Veneto, Italy

Founder and owner | Amazon's 7 figures Vendor

PIKU BABY PRODUCTS

2012-4 - 2020-11 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Madrid

Founded and ran a consumer brand in the child car seat category, with full ownership of the business end to end: financing, supplier and contract negotiation, logistics, licensing, and go-to-market. Scope: - P&L, cash and working capital. - Retail listings across major Spanish and Italian retailers, permanent and promotional ranges. - Seven-figure Amazon Vendor and Seller operation built and scaled directly. #ElViajeDeTuVida @pikusillascochebebe

Director International Expansion (Contract)

PlayGroup

2011-1 - 2012-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area

Engaged to accelerate international expansion, supporting the CEO and leadership team.

Marketing Director EMEA & GM Aprica EMEA

Newell Brands

2009-10 - 2011-4 · 1 yr 7 mos

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Member of the European Management Team, with responsibility for strategic plans across multiple countries and brands in the Baby & Parenting division. Scope: - European-level remit across multiple markets and brands. - Disney license management across Europe: business plans and contracts. - General Manager Aprica EMEA (post-acquisition)

Regional Director Southern Europe

Newell Brands

2006-9 - 2010-3 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Madrid

Rebuilt distribution network in Southern Europe towards 1-step model. Countries managed: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece. The region become the fastest growing within NWL and delivered above budget every year.

Product Director

Newell Brands

2004-1 - 2006-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Paris

Owned EU range as a sum of global range localization and regional-specific models. Worked with sales to define and managed customers' assortments. Strong experience working with global teams (UK, Hong Kong, China, Atlanta, MEA). Acquisition of TEUTONIA (DACH market leader at the time) and APRICA (Japanese market leader)