Piergiorgio di Francesco

Head Off-Highway Systems North America at ZF Group

Role
Head Off-highway Systems North America at ZF Group
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
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About Piergiorgio di Francesco

A passionate leader with 25 years experience in B2B Sales and Business Development in the Automotive and Off-Highway markets. A dynamic and enthusiastic professional with proven track record of achievements in managing and developing business with international and multinational companies both in consolidated and emerging markets. I am currently working at ZF China as Head of the of the Industrial Technology Division (which includes the Business Units: Off-Highway Systems, Special Driveline Technology, Test Systems, Wind Power Technology, Marine Propulsion Systems, Industrial Drives and Aviation Technology).Great ability to develop strong customer relationships at senior levels; strong strategic vision to support business growth in the assigned and new markets; leading by example, coaching and mentoring of highly qualified teams, driving them to top performances thru seizing opportunities and driving change; ability to work in highly matrixed organizations, winning trust through fairness and by being a role model; creative in problem solving, assuming responsibility thru a decision making approach, target oriented for quick execution; very good communications skills both within the organization and with the customers; global mindset and excellent negotiations skills in multicultural environments.Executive MBA and Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering. Fluent in Italian and English, very good German; currently learning Chinese.

Experience

  1. Head Off-highway Systems North America

    ZF Group

    May 2019 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

  • Politecnico di Milano

    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Aerospace Engineering

    1987 — 1995

  • CUOA Business School

    Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    2003 — 2005

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Negotiation
  • Toyota Production System
  • International Sales
  • English
  • Business Planning
  • Business Plan
  • Sales
  • B2b
  • Management
  • Global Business Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Asian Markets
  • Business Strategy
  • Manufacturing
  • Sales Management
  • Product Development
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • German

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