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Fábio Carneiro

Transformational Operations Executive | 20 Years Driving Efficiency, Quality, and Growth Across Global Organizations Seasoned operations leader with two decades of experience delivering operational excellence through cross-functional leadership, process optimization, and strategic project management. Renowned for driving large-scale transformation, fostering continuous improvement, and leading high-performing teams toward sustained business success.

About Me

My name is Fábio Carneiro. I’m an Industrial Engineer and Manager, and for the past 20 years I’ve been leading industrial and operational projects across different sectors and countries. Most of my experience has been built in multinational environments, where I’ve managed large-scale operations and international teams across several European plants. I’m very focused on operational excellence and efficiency — but also on people and culture, which I believe are fundamental for sustainable performance. I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects that involved process transformation, productivity improvement, and strategic alignment between global and local operations. In short, I’d describe myself as a leader who connects strategy with execution, combining a structured, data-driven approach with a strong sense of collaboration and team development.

Jurisdiction

Portugal | Spain | Switzerland | France | Italy | Serbia | Netherlands | Belgium | Luxembourg | Austria | Romania | Croatia | Slovenia

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
European Head of Lean and Smart Manufacturing
2024 - Present

Driving the transformation of operational excellence across nine manufacturing sites and a workforce of 900+ within Aquinos Group’s European Bedding Division. Leading the design and implementation of a unified lean operating model that standardizes processes, strengthens quality, and accelerates digital and technological advancement. Championing a culture of continuous improvement focused on operational efficiency, innovation, and long-term business growth.

Chief Operating Officer
2022 - 2024

Oversaw full-site operations for a 300-person manufacturing facility, leading cross-functional teams in Production, Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Vectorization. Directed financial and operational performance while partnering with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into measurable operational results.

Education

Masters of Industrial Engineering and ManagementUniversidade do Minho
1999 - 2004
Diploma of Leadership Development Program for ExecutiveUniversidade Católica Portuguesa
2012 - 2012

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

Spanish
Portuguese
English