Francesca Pizzi

Francesca Pizzi is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in quality improvement and continuous process enhancement. Currently serving as the Quality Improvement Manager and Master Black Belt at Flowserve Corporation since September 2021, Francesca integrates Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) with Quality Assurance to mitigate business risks and foster ongoing organizational improvement. Prior to this role, Francesca held various positions within Flowserve Corporation from 2004 to 2017, including Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement Manager, where responsibilities included overseeing continuous improvements across multiple Italian manufacturing sites and mentoring personnel in Six Sigma methodologies. Francesca's earlier career included consulting roles focused on developing Quality Management Systems for a diverse range of clients. Francesca holds dual Master’s degrees in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Hydraulic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.