Ana Piumbini
Experienced CEO, Ideal skill set for international board director, MBA educated, multilingual
- Role
- CEO at American Photonics Inc
- Location
- Bradenton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ana Piumbini
I am a business leader, entrepreneur, and strategic innovator with a passion for scaling businesses, expanding global markets, and building sustainable growth strategies. With decades of experience in corporate leadership, international business, and investment, I have successfully transformed organizations, optimized operations, and built strong global partnerships. My Vision:I believe in creating opportunities through strategy, leadership, and innovation. Whether in manufacturing, technology, real estate, or nonprofit work, my focus is always on driving impact and long-term success.Leadership & Achievements Founder & CEO – Freedom to BelongIn February 2025, I founded Freedom to Belong to help legal immigrants integrate, thrive, and achieve U.S. citizenship. We provide free English & civics classes, mentorship, and financial assistance, ensuring that immigrants don’t just pass a test but truly belong. CEO – American Photonics CorporationAs the CEO of American Photonics, I have expanded the company into global markets, international partnerships. My expertise in business development, sales, operations has helped position APC as a leader in optics manufacturing. Founder & CEO – Forever Realty InvestmentsI oversee real estate acquisitions, stock market investments, and financial strategies, ensuring long-term value creation and sustainable growth. Corporate Leadership & Business ExpansionBefore my tenure at APC, I played a key role in expanding distribution networks and developing new market strategies for industry giants like IBM, Microsoft, and major retail brands. My ability to identify trends, negotiate high-value contracts, and implement efficient solutions has led to measurable business growth. Key Skills & Expertise: Business Growth & Market Expansion Strategic Leadership & Global Operations Real Estate & Investment Strategies Manufacturing & Technology Development Financial Planning & High-Level Negotiations Nonprofit Leadership & Community EmpowermentI am committed to lifelong learning and have completed executive education at Harvard & MIT, focusing on AI, business strategy, and emerging markets. Let’s Connect!If you are interested in business growth, investment opportunities, or impact-driven initiatives, let’s talk! Contact: a•••@americanphotonics.com #BusinessGrowth #MarketExpansion #Entrepreneurship #FreedomToBelong #CorporateStrategyIf you have time check my personal website: https://anapiumbiniwalters.weebly.com/
Experience
CEO
Oct 2014 — Present · Sarasota, FL, US
American Photonics – Sarasota, Florida October 2014 to PresentInternational company in the optics industry with sixty (60) employees and earnings of $5.6 million USD with over 400 customers spread word-wide, including but not limited to United States, Brazil, Russia, China, Germany, India, Mexico, Japan, Israel and Australia.CEO and Shareholder – Executive responsible for the entire operation of the infrared optics manufacturing company, P&L responsibility, marketing, new business development, executive management, investments, contract negotiation, strategic planning. Restructured distribution channel from a concentrated national large distributor to world-wide distributor channels. Rebranded the company, new marketing, new visual communication.
Education
ESPM Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
2004 — 2005
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Pos MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2015 — 2015
MIT Sloan School of Management
Executive MBA, Artificial Intelligence
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education , Woman’s Director Development Program
2019 — 2019
Hodges University
Bachelor's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2006 — 2009
Fundação Dom Cabral
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
2001 — 2003
Kellogg Executive Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Women's Studies
2019 — 2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- New Business Development
- Contractors
- Trade Shows
- International Sales
- Social Media Marketing
- Manufacturing
- Sales
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Construction
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Product Management
- Sales Management
- Engineering
- Product Development
- Negotiation
- Retail Sales
- Business Strategy
- Budget Forecasts
- Business Planning
- Contract Management
- CEO Succession
- Construction Management
- Strategic Planning
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