Andrea Ragazzo

Andrea Ragazzo has extensive experience in product development, design, and management. They currently work at Hayco as the New Product Development Director, overseeing a team of designers and engineers in creating a wide range of consumer products. Their responsibilities include managing various teams, understanding customer requirements, and facilitating communication with customers.

Before joining Hayco, Ragazzo served as the Managing Director at Ragazzo Design Studio, where they developed global client relationships and led product development and innovation projects. They also worked as the Managing Director at RagazzoBrand, where they created and launched a product range of watches, jewelry, and shoes, winning multiple Design Awards. Additionally, they founded and managed their own business, exhibiting at trade fairs and acquiring industry recognition.

Earlier in their career, Ragazzo worked at Ansema Ltd. as the Design Director and Head of Design, participating in design and entrepreneurship events and securing contracts for design and innovation consulting. They also held positions at Kokido Development Limited as the Head of Design, focusing on new product development and market research, and at Hayco as the New Product Development Lead, leading projects for OEM and ODM projects.

Ragazzo's experience also includes roles as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Formart Industrial Design ltd., where they executed and documented multiple consumer products, collaborating with clients and improving designs for manufacturing. They began their career at Gimelli Engineering AG as a Project Manager, contributing to the design and development of electric toothbrushes.

Prior to that, they worked as a Mechanical Draftsman at Schaerer Ltd., gaining experience in sheet metal constructions, and at RONDO Burgdorf AG, where they created innovative designs for dough sheeters.

Overall, Andrea Ragazzo's work experience showcases their expertise in product development, design, management, and entrepreneurship, with a proven track record of successful projects and valuable contributions to various industries.

Andrea Ragazzo has a diverse education history spanning several years. In 2020 to 2021, they attended Columbia Business School and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2009, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializing in Innovation and Design Management.

In 1998 to 2003, Andrea attended Berner Fachhochschule BFH and earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Before their bachelor's degree, from 1993 to 1997, they studied at Berufsbildende Schulen Burgdorf + Berufsmaturitätsschule Bern.

Andrea's educational journey started at Schule für Gestaltung Bern from 1991 to 1993, where they completed a Vorkurs (preparatory course) in Art/Art Studies. Prior to that, they attended Skundarschule Burgdorf from 1986 to 1991 and completed their primary education at Primarschule Gotthelf Burgdorf from 1982 to 1986.

In addition to their formal education, Andrea has obtained various certifications. In December 2020, they received a Marketing Certificate from Stukent. In September 2020, they completed the Communicating for Impact course at IDEO U. In February 2019, they became an International Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). Furthermore, Andrea obtained a Machine Learning Foundations certification from Reboot.ai in February 2018. Lastly, they completed an Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate Course from the Hong Kong Red Cross in January 2018.