Francesco la Rocca

Francesco La Rocca is a seasoned professional in the leather and footwear industry, currently serving as the Senior Quality Manager for Supply and Raw Material at BIRKENSTOCK GmbH & Co. KG since February 2021. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Leather Technician and International Technical Adviser at Stahl, where responsibilities involved customer engagement, and raw material analysis. Additional roles in research and development at Ecco Leather BV and Hoffmans encompassed the development and management of new products in leather goods and footwear. Early career positions as a Leather Technician and Finish Technician focused on tanning and dye processes, complemented by a solid educational background in Engineering/Industrial Management from Università Mercatorum and a diploma in Industrial Engineering from Istituto tecnico Gregorio Ronca.