Massimo Leonardi is a seasoned Senior Manager in Research and Development at Beko Europe, specializing in cooktops and freestanding cookers since April 2024. Prior to this role, Massimo held various leadership positions at Whirlpool EMEA from January 2003 to April 2024, where responsibilities included managing global cooktop projects and leading cross-functional teams. Key competencies include budget planning, project strategy, and product development, demonstrated through extensive experience with various cooktop technologies and brand coordination for clients such as IKEA and KitchenAid. Massimo's earlier career includes engineering roles at Alenia Aermacchi, Autotecnica, and CEI 2, complemented by a technical education in Electric Industries and Electronics.