Francesco Foti

Francesco Foti is a seasoned professional in the pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing industries with extensive experience in operations and project management. Currently serving as the Director of Operations Eyecare at AbbVie since October 2017, Francesco has previously held significant roles including API Strategy Director and Director of Bulk Manufacturing. At Sanofi, Francesco was Head of Operation Management, overseeing external production networks and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Prior experience includes Alliance Manager for Third Party Management Europe at Boehringer Ingelheim and Plant Manager at BIDACHEM SPA, focusing on compliance with cGMP standards and process optimization. Francesco holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Università di Pavia, complemented by a solid academic foundation in the same field.