Nicolo - COO/Managing Director - Italy - iCEO #84212

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Nicolo's Profile

iCEO #84212

Position: COO/Managing Director

Nationality: Italy

Experience

GM/Country Manager and Board Member with extensive global experience in companies turnaround and business growth. Demonstrated success in leading rapid, sustainable and deep changes in organizations, performance and culture. Distinctive skills in driving design and implementation of strategic plans and business growth. Strong ability to adapt to different global environments.

Major Achievements

In last engagement as General Manager of a large group (market cap Euro ~1,2 bln, revenues Euro ~550 mln, EBITDA Euro ~400 mln, ~5000 employees): • Doubled long term group EBITDA and increased share price by 44% (realized strong performance transformation, won 4 public tenders for new concessions, completed 1 new concession acquisition) • Led a complete company turnaround through reorganization of most areas, centralization and deep processes review • Relaunched tech and innovation agenda (start-up of internal payment company, first automatic tolling and first free flow in the country, cooperation with Federal Government to design the new law on tech advancements)

Industry Sector Competencies

Construction Industry

Engineering

Infrastructure and transportation

Financial Services

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: General Manager or CEO

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Italy or Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Brazil

Greece

Italy

Poland

USA

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)