Dipl.-Ing. Francesco De Santis

Definition and execution of a Business plan to drive growth and reposition the company in new product range/markets. Restructuring Sales & Distribution organization to enhance presence in Europe. Designing a new marketing plan to promote and improve company image. Driving the product development process to respond and/or anticipate customer needs. Strategically reshaping the company looking to M&A to extend the product line and improve supply channels and market presence

Reporting to President Home Furniture Division, Missouri (USA). Responsible for EMEA Sales & Marketing for +20M US$ turnover with average 4% increase and EBIT above division target. Managing European Distributors/Agents network and committed to extend presence in new markets: Eastern Europe, Balkans and North Africa. Driving product development for Europe with new patented products to continue to master the European market. Looking for Acquisitions in Europe to extend product line and market presence

Reporting to Group Purchase Manager. Responsible for purchasing of production components with +6M € budget. Consultant for new projects for R&D. Market research for new materials, components and applications.

Reporting to EMEA General Manager. Responsible for Technical service for Automotive and Architectural accounts in Southern European countries. Driving continuous Improvement programs to increase production yields and product performances. Active role in New Product developments

Reporting to EMEA Logistic Manager. Responsible for monitoring the European Supply Chain costs and performances. Active role in continuous Improvement programs to reduce Supply Chain costs and enhance service to customers. Project for outsourcing European Supply Chain organization to K&N.

Master Degree Thesis: “The design of the vehicle frontal part and the numerical simulation of automotive crash test”.

Mechanical Engineering. Automotive,