Manuel Delfino

Manuel Delfino

President Foundry Technologies @ Vesuvius

About

President, Foundry Technologies | Transforming global industrial businesses through leadership, strategy, and operational discipline.Leading Vesuvius Foundry Technologies division (£700m revenue, 8 regions) through comprehensive performance transformation: rebuilding leadership capability, embedding accountable operating rhythms, and driving market share recovery in automotive and industrial casting markets.Recognized for ability to diagnose complex organizational and operational challenges quickly, then execute decisive interventions from leadership changes to structural redesigns to operating model transformations. Known for building teams that solve problems with speed and own outcomes without excuses.Leadership philosophy:• Diagnose root causes, not symptoms• Move at the speed the business requires, not the speed committees prefer• Build forcing mechanisms (operating rhythms, decision gates, visible consequences)• Invest in high performers, change underperformers fast• Create sustainable systems, not heroic individual effortsCareer built across commercial, operational, and strategic roles in technically complex, global manufacturing businesses.Deep expertise in refractory technologies, foundry processes, and serving demanding industrial customers in automotive, heavy equipment, and metal casting.

Country

United Kingdom

City

London Area

Industry

Mining & Metals

Skill

Strategic Planning, Business Development, Leadership, Business, Operational Excellence, General Management, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), MBA Administration and Management, Knowledge isostatic refractory, Procurement, 5S, Negotiation, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Steel, Materials, New Business Development, ISO

Experience

Vesuvius

President Foundry Technologies

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

London Area, United Kingdom

Vesuvius

Executive Vice President Flow Control, North America.

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2024-1 - 2025-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Leading the Profit and Loss strategy in a dynamic Business Unit, overseeing dedicated production facilities, commercial endeavors, and innovative Marketing & Technology teams. Ensuring the business possesses optimal capabilities to achieve both short and long-term objectives, aligned with market needs. Proudly contributing as a member of the Flow Control Executive Committee. Proven track record of orchestrating success in the refractory, foundry, and steel industry.

Foseco India Limited

Non Executive Board Member

Foseco India Limited

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Foseco

Vice President Foundry, North America.

Foseco

LinkedIn
2021-8 - 2024-5 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Cleveland, OH

Seasoned Vice President at Vesuvius North America, overseeing strategic initiatives, business development, and operational excellence in the Foundry industry. Responsible for driving growth, managing key relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of company objectives with operational excellence and delivering sustainable results.

Foseco

Managing Director Foundry Division, Mexico

Foseco

LinkedIn
2020-11 - 2021-8 · 10 mos

Monterrey, Nuevo León, México

Regional P&L accountability, responsible for strategy and performance in the foundry markets for the ferrous and non-ferrous industries, with dedicated production facilities and a commercial and M&T team. Expert in restructuring, working capital reduction and organic growth. Responsible for ensuring that the business has adequate capacity to meet short and long term objectives, aligned with specific needs and corporate objectives.

Foseco

Area Director Central Europe and Middle East

Foseco

LinkedIn
2018-3 - 2020-11 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Dusseldorf, Renania Septentrional-Westfalia, Alemania

Responsible for the entire P&L of the region. This includes Sales and Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Purchasing and Logistics and general administration, strategic planning and business development. Provide high-level leadership and direction to achieve the corporative target for Foundry Division of Vesuvius.

Vesuvius

Commercial Director Digital Services Americas & India.

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2016-1 - 2018-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil

Vesuvius

Country / General Manager Andean region (South America)

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2008 - 2015-12 · 8 yrs

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Managing and coordinate the activities of the company, through the development and execution of operational/ administrative strategies to achieve economic and social objectives set by the organization

Vesuvius

Business Unit Manager

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2005 - 2008 · 3 yrs

Venezuela Area

Vesuvius

Viso Specialist

Vesuvius

LinkedIn
2003 - 2005 · 2 yrs

Andean Area

Education

INSEAD

INSEAD

LinkedIn
2025 - 2025
Vlerick Business School

Vlerick Business School

LinkedIn
2014 - 2014
Vlerick Business School

Vlerick Business School

LinkedIn

Marketing

IESA

IESA

LinkedIn
2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

Manuel Delfino's Contact Information

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