Leonardo Cocchieri

Leonardo Cocchieri is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in quality management, continuous improvement, and customer support within the defense industry. Currently serving as a Community Volunteer at NOPC Nucleo Operativo Protezione Civile since October 2020, Leonardo has held various leadership roles at MBDA since September 2002, including Group Head of Quality Functional Development and Quality Improvement, where responsibilities included leading the Continuous Performance Improvement project and managing operational excellence initiatives. Additional roles at MBDA involved overseeing competitiveness and cost reduction efforts, air defense IT support, and managing quality and business improvement for multinational programs. Prior experience includes project management at Cable & Wireless Communications and UNIDATA, with a strong academic background featuring multiple degrees and certifications in quality systems, project management, and leadership from prestigious institutions such as HEC Paris and the British Quality Foundation.