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Giovanni D'Andrea

Operations Leader · Turning growth strategy into scaled execution

About Me

I'm an Operations Leader who thrives on turning strategy into scalable systems: organizational design, process architecture and cross-functional execution in fast-growing companies. Over the past several years I've built operating models from the ground up, designing org structures, KPI frameworks and management systems that let high-growth businesses scale without losing control. My background spans international, data-driven environments at Amazon and Glovo, where I worked at the intersection of operations, growth and technology, before leading the full operations organization at Aira from its early stage to over 100 people. I've always kept a hands-on approach along the way, staying close to the details since the systems I design only work if I understand how they actually run on the ground. What energizes me most isn't running the machine, it's designing how it should run: how a company organizes itself, makes decisions, and builds the processes that let people execute well as complexity increases. I'm also passionate about applying AI to operations, and I've been building my own tools to explore how automation and data can make operational decision-making faster and more precise.

Jurisdiction

Italy | Spain | Portugal

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience6-10 years
Current StatusActive
Operations DirectorAira
2025 - 2026

- Led the full Operations organization (~100 employees) across Engineering, Planning, Installation and Customer Service, acting as the central execution engine of the business - Partnered directly with leadership to translate growth strategy into operational plans, capacity models and execution priorities - Owned operational P&L, ensuring alignment between revenue growth, cost structure and delivery performance - Designed and evolved organizational structure, processes and governance to support rapid scaling - Drove performance through KPI frameworks, reporting systems and structured management cadence

Head of Operational ExcellenceAira
2023 - 2025

- Built the company's core operational infrastructure from scratch, establishing Design Engineering, Planning, Installation and Customer Service functions - Established end-to-end operating model and management routines enabling +120% YoY growth - Reduced installation labor time by 35% through end-to-end process optimization and workforce structuring - Implemented KPI frameworks and performance monitoring systems to ensure operational stability and continuous improvement - Led cross-functional transformation initiatives to improve flow efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

Area ManagerAmazon
2022 - 2022

- Managed and developed a team of 35 across 15 Pack Area lines in one of Amazon's largest fulfillment centers - Achieved 107% plan attainment vs 98% internal target through structured planning and real-time KPI management - Led Lean-based continuous improvement initiatives, sharing best practices across the broader network - Worked cross-functionally with planning and engineering teams to translate operational data into process improvements

Supply & OperationsGlovo
2019 - 2022

- Led end-to-end launch of two Micro Fulfillment Centers in Southern Italy, from site selection to go-live, defining baseline KPIs and process governance for new sites - Managed inventory availability and supply planning across Italian Q-Commerce dark stores, driving supplier initiatives that reduced costs, lead times and operational defects - Built data models to align fleet supply with demand patterns across multiple Southern Spain markets, improving service reliability - Analyzed category-level performance data to inform assortment and partner strategy decisions in collaboration with local operations teams - Coordinated acquisition and onboarding targets for Madrid and Southern Spain regions

Education

Masters of Management engineeringPolytechnic of Turin
2015 - 2019
Degree of Mechanical engineeringUniversity of Naples Federico II
2012 - 2015

Skills

Core skills10
Interests0
Languages3

Skills

Operations Strategy
Organizational Design
Process Design & Optimization
Scaling Operations (0→100+)
P&L Management
KPI & Performance Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Management
AI-Driven Process Automation

Languages

English
Italian
Spanish