Gabriele Ghezzi is an experienced professional in research and development, currently serving as the Head of R&D at Rieter in Italy since July 2019, overseeing multiple departments and contributing to innovation management. Prior to this role, Gabriele held the position of Director of Engineering at Regal Beloit Corporation, where responsibilities included resource management, product design, and global process implementation. Gabriele's career also includes significant experience at KONE Corporation as a Technology Leader and Senior Project Manager, leading international teams in product development and actively engaging in cost-cutting programs. Earlier experience includes working as a Robotics Consultant at ABB, developing software for dynamic analyses in robotics. Gabriele holds degrees from MIT Sloan School of Management and Politecnico di Milano, specializing in business strategy, innovation, and aerospace engineering.