Adam J. Pitman

About Adam J. Pitman

Confident and ambitious Chartered Engineering Leader with 18+ years of cross-functional leadership, management, and engineering experience, including Industrial Head and Director-level roles, in high-profile product engineering on a global scale- 8 years in India, 2 years in China, and 1 year in Poland & USA- Extensive program management background with a proven track record in engineering design and development- Expertise in delivering innovative, cost-effective design solutions, lean engineering, and design for manufacture, while meeting tight deadlines- Exceptional cross-functional engineering leadership, collaborating closely with sales, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality assurance- Extensive leadership in customer-facing roles, as well as internal and external business functions- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big-picture planning and critical detail management, from design ideation to product launch- Developed strong teamwork, planning, organizational, and communication skills through extensive global collaboration.

Experience

1. Head of Industrial Operations - Kinder Products with Surprises

   Ferrero

   Jun 2023 — Present · Pune, IN

   Leading the India unit of the world\'s largest toy manufacturer, I oversee the production of over 1 billion toys annually. As a pivotal contributor among our global sites in the EU, China, and Vietnam, our India operations drive a significant portion of the company\'s 3.5 billion yearly toy output.

Education

• INSEAD

  Certificate of Buisness Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

  2016 — 2017

• University of Hertfordshire

  MEng (Hons), Automotive Engineering with Motorsport

  2003 — 2007