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
- 500 followers
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
Head Off-highway Systems North America
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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