Giovanni Ghiretti

Head Of Global Sales Operations at Basler AG

Giovanni Ghiretti has extensive work experience in business steering, program management, and continuous improvement. Giovanni has held various roles at companies such as Basler AG and Philips. At Basler AG, Giovanni served as the Global Head of Business Steering, where they were responsible for strategic and operational business steering and the deployment of multi-channel strategies. Giovanni also played a key role in leading strategic portfolio programs. Prior to this, they served as the Global Business Steering Manager at Basler AG, where they managed a breakthrough growth initiative and developed and implemented a sales management system.

Before joining Basler AG, Giovanni worked at Philips, where they held the position of Business Transformation Manager, leading organizational development, transformation, and change management initiatives. Giovanni also served as the Continuous Improvement/Lean Manager, where they led lean deployment programs in marketing and sales and delivered training and coaching on daily management, problem-solving, and strategy deployment.

Earlier in their career, Giovanni worked as a Senior Consultant at Lischke Consulting, where they satisfied clients' consulting needs in organization development, transformation, operational excellence, change management, and leadership training in the pharmaceutical and FMCG industries.

At Philips, Giovanni also served as the Global Site Improvement Manager for Imaging Systems - Digital XRay BU, where they led global operations, including the deployment of the global footprint strategy and setting up new facilities in emerging markets.

Overall, Giovanni Ghiretti has a diverse background in business steering, program management, continuous improvement, and organizational development, with a focus on driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

Giovanni Ghiretti's education history includes several notable achievements and certifications. In 2002, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Hamburg University of Technology. Concurrently, they also pursued a Master of Business Administration degree from NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, specializing in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services.

Moving forward to 2020 and 2021, Ghiretti attended SGMI Management Institut St. Gallen, where they completed the Sales Management Program, enhancing their knowledge in Sales and Marketing Operations/Marketing and Distribution Teacher Education.

In 2022, Ghiretti enrolled in Harvard Business School Online to further expand their expertise in Strategy. While the degree name is not specified, this educational experience highlights their commitment to developing skills in strategic thinking and decision-making.

Furthermore, Ghiretti has also obtained several certifications to complement their educational background. In 2008, they earned a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Airbus. In 2013, they achieved certification in Lean Advanced from Philips and obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from Project Management Institute.

Overall, Giovanni Ghiretti has pursued a diverse range of educational experiences, combining technical knowledge in engineering with business management and strategic expertise. These educational endeavors and certifications demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Global Sales Operations

    October 1, 2023 - present

  • Global Head Of Business Steering

    April, 2022

  • Global Business Steering Manager

    February, 2019

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