Andrea Sentimenti

Chief Innovation Officer @illycaffè

Bologna, IT
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WORK HISTORY

May 2024 — Present

Chief Innovation Officer @illycaffè

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Reporting to the Group CEO, I serve as a member of the global leadership team. By leading the Innovation and Development team, I play a pivotal role in shaping the innovative journey and future developments of one of the most globally renowned coffee companies. With a passion for fostering value creation, creativity and a commitment to excellence, I spearhead transformative initiatives, blending cutting-edge technology with illy\'s rich heritage to drive sustainable innovation and elevate the consumer’s coffee experience to new heights

EDUCATION

1990 — 1995

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

ISCED 6, Master of Science, Applied Physics, Nanotechnologies

2006 — 2008

Bologna Business School

ISCED 5, Master in Business Administration, General Management

1983 — 1989

Liceo Scientifico Augusto Righi

Maturità Scientifica

SKILLS

International Negotiation & Relationship, All Level CommunicationVision, Strategy, Execution & LeadershipNegotiationBusiness PlanningCost and Performance ManagementEntrepreneurial Leadership SpiritFinance and Strategic AccountingInnovation & Change ManagementInternational Negotiations & RelationshipsInternational Teams ManagementJoint Ventures & Strategic PartnershipsLean Thinking, Six Sigma and WcmNew Markets DevelopmentPost-Acquisition Integration ProcessesProcess Improvement & Re-EngineeringProduct and Business DevelopmentProfit & Loss ManagementProject Management & Capital BudgetingReorganization & TurnaroundSales and Marketing ManagementTeam Building & People DevelopmentInternational Business DevelopmentTeam BuildingChange ManagementKey Account ManagementSalesSales ManagementProduct DevelopmentProduct ManagementManagementBusiness DevelopmentProduct MarketingMarketing ManagementStrategic PlanningCross-Functional Team LeadershipProject PlanningBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisMarketing StrategyCrm

ABOUT ANDREA SENTIMENTI

I am a transformational leader renowned for driving superior P&L performance across diverse industries, navigating global markets, steering organizations through pivotal corporate milestones and leading businesses to their full potential with speed and consistency. With a strong academic background in business and physics, and extensive experience in General Management and C-suite roles, I excel at overcoming complex challenges and removing obstacles that hinder organizational growth, while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.I have demonstrated leadership by guiding Divisions and international organizations as well as cross-functional teams in Sales & Marketing, Strategy and Business Development, Product & Portfolio Management, Innovation, R&D, Technology, Operations, Project Management, and M&A to achieve strategic objectives and deliver outstanding results. Guided by purpose, collaboration, and a lead-by-example attitude, I have mentored and developed high-performing teams, empowering them to reach their full potential and drive organizational success, transformative change, and a culture of excellence.Combining strategic vision with disciplined execution, I pioneer strategies that drive organizations towards consistent and superior business growth in both B2B and B2B2C environments. By merging visionary thinking with data-driven insights, I have led multimillion-euro initiatives and delivered impactful results across diverse shareholder settings, including family businesses, multinational companies, and PE-backed ventures.

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