Andrea Risatti

About Andrea Risatti

With two decades of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President and Head of Forging CoE at SMS group India. EMBA graduated, goal oriented, management and planning skills, as well as a strong personal integrity and commitment to excellence have allowed me to hold positions of increasing responsibility.I worked in very competitive international contexts in which I honed my problem solving and conflict management skills. I believe in teamwork: a strong team is essential for success, the right people can make the difference. So I work to motivate and grow collaborators to achieve business objectives together, such as increasing turnover, expanding the customer base and optimizing production processes.Strengthened by an ability to analyze and optimize production processes with a particular focus on cost saving, I have developed a good ability to manage cross-functional teams and multitasking assignments.Excellent communication skills, acquired through experience in national and international competitions and in public speaking (seminar and webinar leader and active contributor to high-level meetings).Based on three main pillars (humility, passion, focus), I pursue a leadership style oriented towards leading with empathy, welcoming change, accepting multiple points of view and encouraging diversity.Interested in business strategy, market positioning and organizational transformation. Passionate about energy transition and sustainability.I keep working on my skills and leadership skills and looking for new challengesMind set prone to innovation, flexibility, continuous improvement and problem solving.

Experience

1. Vice President - Head of Forgings Coe

   SMS group India

   Sep 2024 — Present · Gurgaon, IN

   I am responsible for driving strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence in the forging and ring rolling sector in APAC MEA region. I oversee the overall activities of the center of excellence, leading multidisciplinary teams to optimize processes, enhance production efficiency, and implement technological solutions. Additionally, I play a key role in developing and executing sales strategies for both the ferrous and non-ferrous markets, ensuring business expansion and market competitiveness. By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, I align our initiatives with the company’s long-term growth objectives and reinforce our industry leadership.

Education

• Università degli Studi di Udine

  Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)

• Università degli Studi di Udine

  Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

• POLIMI Graduate School of Management

  Executive MBA, Digital Transformation

• Liceo Scientifico Statale Pio Paschini - Tolmezzo (UD)

  Italian Secondary School Diploma with a specialization in Science (Liceo Scientifico)