Andrea MacChetta

Andrea Macchetta has over 15 years of work experience in various intellectual property and engineering roles. Andrea is currently the Vice President of Intellectual Property at Ontex, a position they have held since June 2022. Prior to that, they were the Head of Intellectual Property at Ontex from November 2019 to September 2022. Andrea also worked as the Director of Intellectual Property at Bridgestone EMEA from July 2019 to October 2019. Before joining Ontex, Andrea served as the Head of Patents at Ontex from November 2016 to July 2019. Andrea also held the role of Director of Intellectual Property at Capsugel from August 2013 to November 2016. Andrea began their career as a Structures Engineer at Airbus from August 2004 to July 2005. Andrea then transitioned into the field of intellectual property and worked as a Patent Counsel and European Patent Attorney at Procter & Gamble from August 2009 to August 2013.

Andrea Macchetta has a Diploma in Patent litigation in Europe from the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies - CEIPI, which was obtained between 2018 and 2019. Prior to that, Andrea obtained a Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law from Queen Mary University of London in 2009. Andrea also holds a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Biomechanics/Biomaterials from the University of Bath, which was obtained from 2007 to 2008. Andrea's undergraduate degree is a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, also from the University of Bath, obtained between 2002 and 2007. Additionally, Andrea has a certification as a European Patent Attorney from the EPO, although the specific time of obtaining this certification is not provided. There is no information regarding any other degrees or certifications obtained by Andrea.