Maria Angela de Salvo

Maria Angela De Salvo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project and program management across various industries, including aerospace and space technology. Currently serving as a Senior Manager at Rieter since May 2022, Maria leads multiple Task Force Work-Streams focused on ensuring business continuity amid global materials shortages. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Portfolio Mechatronics at RUAG Space, where responsibilities included defining product categories and performance metrics, and program leadership in solar arrays projects. Additional experience encompasses project management in ground-based training systems at Pilatus Aircraft Ltd and interior completion coordination for emergency helicopters at Aerolite. Maria's career began with roles in program management and ergonomics consulting, including significant contributions at AgustaWestland in various project engineering and qualification capacities. Educational qualifications include a degree in Industrial Design with a focus on Ergonomics from Politecnico di Milano and a scholarship in ergonomics from Kyūshū Geijutsu Kōka Daigaku.