Diogo Brandão is an experienced industrial engineer with a strong background in the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and project management. Currently serving as the IIoT Technical Team Lead at Richemont since October 2022, Diogo previously held key positions at Philip Morris International, including Industrialization Manager, where responsibilities included the successful market launch of Reduced Risk Products and spearheading technology development. Diogo has also managed complex projects that resulted in significant cost savings, established the Manufacturing 4.0 department, and led initiatives for manufacturing excellence. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto and a Master of Science in Génie Industriel from INSA Lyon.