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Giorgio Arcangeli

Giorgio Arcangeli

Milan,Italy

Summary

Director with extensive experience in the tech industry and a strong data-driven approach. Proven track record in scaling businesses, leading cross-functional teams, and driving lean, high-impact processes. Successfully managed P&L, launched new sales channels, and delivered significant revenue growth. Known for operational excellence and strategic execution.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

OTOVO
Italy And Poland
11.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the operations and performance of the Italian and Polish business units (+45M€ yearly revenue), driving growth strategies, commercial operations, and operational initiatives across both countries
  • Full P&L ownership, conducting monthly and quarterly financial review
  • Developed and launched a new sales channel that captured 45% of current demand, driving a combined +35% revenue growth across two countries
  • Designed and implemented a payroll optimization strategy, enabling a 25% reduction in workforce while maintaining strong customer service levels

General Manager (2023- 2024)

  • Responsible for the performance of the Italian business unit (+25M€ yearly revenue), managing +50 employees in the following teams: Sales, Customer Care, Operations, Marketing & PR, Administration, HR
  • Developed a new sales cycle model that resulted in a doubling of sales conversion rates, leading to its adoption at the company-wide level
  • Pioneered the introduction of Heat Pump systems into our business model
  • Implemented a comprehensive cost reduction strategy resulting in a 47% decrease in COGS in 2023, along with a 25% reduction in SG&A

Head of Operations and Account Management (2021-2023)

  • Engineered a project cycle enabling the installation of PV systems with a 30-day lead time, the shortest at company level
  • Revamped customer service processes and channels to enhance the overall customer experience, achieving a 99.5% SLA compliance rate and a customer satisfaction (CSAT) rating of 4.6.
  • Integrated the hardware supply chain into Otovo Italy's business model to safeguard against operational disruptions caused by hardware shortages

Pathways Operations Manager

AMAZON
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for shift productivity and safety of LINB Dock&Yard operations
  • Designed a system to optimize linehaul planning and truck fill rate
  • Coordinated a global project to digitalize Italian sort centers' safety audits

Area Manager

BOOKING.COM
Venice, Italy
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Led 6 account management teams (6 direct – 40 indirect reports) in 3 offices
  • Coordinated a global project at Italian level to improve availability efficiency in European ski destinations
  • Improved visits efficiency and developed a sustainable cost strategy by developing a model that was replicated worldwide

Senior Account Manager, Genoa (2016 - 2018)

  • Opened a new permanent office for Liguria region and recruited the whole team
  • Team awarded as the most performing one for pricing program activations

Account Manager, Milan (2014 - 2016)

Key Account Manager – FMCG

FINDUS
Rome, Italy
01.2014 - 01.2014

Trade Marketing Specialist for Italian Large Distribution

HEINEKEN
Milan, Italy
01.2013 - 01.2013

Regional Sales Account Manager

HENKEL
Milan, Italy
01.2012 - 01.2012

Education

Master of Business Administration -

SDA BOCCONI
Milan, Italy
01.2020

Master of Science - Marketing Management

UNIVERSITÀ BOCCONI
Milan, Italy
01.2012

Bachelor of Management -

UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA - TOR VERGATA
Rome, Italy
01.2010

Skills

  • Business Scaling & Growth Strategy
  • P&L Ownership & Financial Management
  • Lean Process Design & Cost Optimization
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Sales Cycle & Channel Development
  • Operational Excellence & Supply Chain Integration
  • Customer Experience & Service Design
  • Data-Driven Decision Making

LANGUAGES

Italian: native; English: fluent; Spanish: good

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Good knowledge of SPSS; Basics of SQL, Knime and VBA

Timeline

Managing Director

OTOVO
11.2021 - Current

Pathways Operations Manager

AMAZON
01.2020 - 01.2021

Area Manager

BOOKING.COM
01.2014 - 01.2019

Key Account Manager – FMCG

FINDUS
01.2014 - 01.2014

Trade Marketing Specialist for Italian Large Distribution

HEINEKEN
01.2013 - 01.2013

Regional Sales Account Manager

HENKEL
01.2012 - 01.2012

Master of Business Administration -

SDA BOCCONI

Master of Science - Marketing Management

UNIVERSITÀ BOCCONI

Bachelor of Management -

UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA - TOR VERGATA
Giorgio Arcangeli