Francesco Barone

Francesco Barone is a seasoned professional in supply chain management and operations with extensive experience spanning several decades. Currently serving as the Global Supply Chain Planning & Execution Manager at Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. since April 2024, Francesco oversees global supply chain planning for the Industry & Automation Solutions Business Unit. Prior to this role, Francesco spent over 16 years at Bonfiglioli as Operations Manager of the Italy Branch Office, managing various departments including Customer Service and Production. Francesco's earlier career includes significant roles at SAP Italy, where responsibilities encompassed sales consulting, project management, and functional consulting, alongside consultancy positions in ERP implementation and logistics in earlier organizations. Educational credentials include a CPIM certification in Production and Inventory Management from APICS and a degree in Nautical Sciences from the University of Naples ‘Parthenope’.