Davide Ghione
Chief Executive Officer at HEIDELBERG AMPERFIED- Claim this Profile
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Bedford Thomas
Davide and I worked together at Arrival and our time working together was a pleasure. He cared about his team and finding the right people. He pushed me to support coaching and personal development of his team while always focused on business deliverables. Davide provided sound advice across the business and was a recognized leader. I hope we cross paths in the future.
Annie Wechter
Over the course of five years at Tesla, Davide and I worked side-by-side building relationships with Tesla's leasing partners across Europe and the Middle East. Davide's deep knowledge of the full lifecycle of the automotive segment and his strong rapport with fleet management and corporate clients across Europe made him an excellent visionary leader when tasked with growing the EV fleet segment for Tesla. He supported my team's needs when tasked with building compelling lease solutions for our B2C clients through Tesla's retail channels and was an exceptional source of knowledge when it came to Residual Value modeling and Total Cost of Ownership tools. I highly recommend Davide for his skillsets, knowledge and passion for the clean tech and automotive spaces, besides being a joy to work with!
Bedford Thomas
Davide and I worked together at Arrival and our time working together was a pleasure. He cared about his team and finding the right people. He pushed me to support coaching and personal development of his team while always focused on business deliverables. Davide provided sound advice across the business and was a recognized leader. I hope we cross paths in the future.
Annie Wechter
Over the course of five years at Tesla, Davide and I worked side-by-side building relationships with Tesla's leasing partners across Europe and the Middle East. Davide's deep knowledge of the full lifecycle of the automotive segment and his strong rapport with fleet management and corporate clients across Europe made him an excellent visionary leader when tasked with growing the EV fleet segment for Tesla. He supported my team's needs when tasked with building compelling lease solutions for our B2C clients through Tesla's retail channels and was an exceptional source of knowledge when it came to Residual Value modeling and Total Cost of Ownership tools. I highly recommend Davide for his skillsets, knowledge and passion for the clean tech and automotive spaces, besides being a joy to work with!
Bedford Thomas
Davide and I worked together at Arrival and our time working together was a pleasure. He cared about his team and finding the right people. He pushed me to support coaching and personal development of his team while always focused on business deliverables. Davide provided sound advice across the business and was a recognized leader. I hope we cross paths in the future.
Annie Wechter
Over the course of five years at Tesla, Davide and I worked side-by-side building relationships with Tesla's leasing partners across Europe and the Middle East. Davide's deep knowledge of the full lifecycle of the automotive segment and his strong rapport with fleet management and corporate clients across Europe made him an excellent visionary leader when tasked with growing the EV fleet segment for Tesla. He supported my team's needs when tasked with building compelling lease solutions for our B2C clients through Tesla's retail channels and was an exceptional source of knowledge when it came to Residual Value modeling and Total Cost of Ownership tools. I highly recommend Davide for his skillsets, knowledge and passion for the clean tech and automotive spaces, besides being a joy to work with!
Bedford Thomas
Davide and I worked together at Arrival and our time working together was a pleasure. He cared about his team and finding the right people. He pushed me to support coaching and personal development of his team while always focused on business deliverables. Davide provided sound advice across the business and was a recognized leader. I hope we cross paths in the future.
Annie Wechter
Over the course of five years at Tesla, Davide and I worked side-by-side building relationships with Tesla's leasing partners across Europe and the Middle East. Davide's deep knowledge of the full lifecycle of the automotive segment and his strong rapport with fleet management and corporate clients across Europe made him an excellent visionary leader when tasked with growing the EV fleet segment for Tesla. He supported my team's needs when tasked with building compelling lease solutions for our B2C clients through Tesla's retail channels and was an exceptional source of knowledge when it came to Residual Value modeling and Total Cost of Ownership tools. I highly recommend Davide for his skillsets, knowledge and passion for the clean tech and automotive spaces, besides being a joy to work with!
Experience
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HEIDELBERG AMPERFIED
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Germany
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Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Arrival
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United Kingdom
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Automotive
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President of Commercial
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2023
Building Arrival in Europe, direct report to the CEO of Arrival Automotive. Arrival’s mission is to master a radically more efficient New Method to design, produce, sell and service outstanding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Arrival’s in-house technologies enable a unique approach to assembling vehicles using rapidly-scalable, local Microfactories. Building Arrival in Europe, direct report to the CEO of Arrival Automotive. Arrival’s mission is to master a radically more efficient New Method to design, produce, sell and service outstanding electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Arrival’s in-house technologies enable a unique approach to assembling vehicles using rapidly-scalable, local Microfactories.
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Executive Advisor for NIO, Fisker and StreetScooter
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Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
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Helping companies to grow sustainably
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Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
Expert advisor collaborating with leading consultancy firms and OEMs, and with direct experience in the following fields: - EV demand generation and sale enablement - Commercial fleet electrification - Vehicle-as-a-Service - Partnership strategies with financing and leasing companies - Direct distribution model - Last-mile delivery - Automotive market trend and analysis Expert advisor collaborating with leading consultancy firms and OEMs, and with direct experience in the following fields: - EV demand generation and sale enablement - Commercial fleet electrification - Vehicle-as-a-Service - Partnership strategies with financing and leasing companies - Direct distribution model - Last-mile delivery - Automotive market trend and analysis
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Tesla
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of EMEA Enterprise Sales
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Jun 2016 - Jan 2020
Leading of the Enterprise (B2B) sales team for Tesla in the EMEA region. I developed and scaled a fast-growing and highly productive business unit, from 18 FTEs to 50+ FTEs enclosing Sales / Key Account / Partner Managers + Enterprise Operations + Order Admin. Operating in the B2B market in a way that truly stands out compared to all other carmakers, by not discounting the product and focusing on value selling instead. Managing the largest clients for Tesla globally and solid partnerships with leading providers of financial solutions. My key initiatives for 2019 included the successful launch to the EMEA B2B market of the Tesla Model 3, which is exponentially accelerating businesses transition to sustainable transportation. Model S, Model X and Model 3, built from the ground up as electric vehicles, offer an innovative way to reduce the cost and environmental impact of the corporate fleet. Show less
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European Fleet Sales Manager
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
Responsible for establishing Tesla and its products in the B2B market by developing key partnerships, framework agreements, streamlined admin, best in class marketing, fit for purpose programmes and the tools required to successfully operate in this market segment. Started as a one-man-show, I developed a new business unit and hired 18 direct reports in 12 different countries. Tesla Model S, the first premium sedan designed from the ground-up as an electric vehicle, has been successfully introduced to +15.000 company car policies across Europe, as an excellent way to reduce the cost and the environmental impact of the company car fleet. Show less
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FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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International Key Account Manager
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2013
Responsible for the 3 largest operational lease partners for the Fiat Chrysler Group globally, and representing the brands Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Chrysler, Jeep, and Fiat Professional. Acquiring and retaining business with international prospects and accounts in the EMEA region. Managed the definition and implementation of international framework agreements with large multinational fleet management and leasing companies.
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Remarketing Manager
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
Definition of the trade-in value for buyback deals for the brands Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Chrysler, Jeep and Fiat Professional with short-term rental companies and Government agencies. Trend analysis of the company stock of second-hand cars for the top 5 major markets: Italy, France, Germany, Spain, UK. Coordination of dealers’ monthly residual value committees and retail sales events for used company cars and buybacks.
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CNH Industrial
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Marketing Specialist
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
Responsible for product marketing, price book, special built management, and organization of B2B events for the markets United Kingdom, Benelux, Scandinavia and Baltics. Products: crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, wheeled loaders, crawler dozers, telehandlers, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, graders. Responsible for product marketing, price book, special built management, and organization of B2B events for the markets United Kingdom, Benelux, Scandinavia and Baltics. Products: crawler excavators, wheeled excavators, wheeled loaders, crawler dozers, telehandlers, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders, graders.
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HippoGroup Torinese Spa
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Turin Area, Italy
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Cameraman and TV operator
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Sep 2000 - Mar 2007
Started off as cameraman and photographer, then promoted to the role of editor and director of a 7 cameramen’s crew. Part-time employment to finance my University studies. Started off as cameraman and photographer, then promoted to the role of editor and director of a 7 cameramen’s crew. Part-time employment to finance my University studies.
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FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Sep 2006 - Dec 2006
Department: Marketing – Product development Markets: Italy Product: financial services Department: Marketing – Product development Markets: Italy Product: financial services
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CNH Industrial
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Sep 2003 - Dec 2003
Department: Product marketing Markets: Italy Product: mini crawler excavators Department: Product marketing Markets: Italy Product: mini crawler excavators
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Education
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2004 - 2007
Polytechnic University of Turin
Master, Automotive Engineering -
2006 - 2006
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Industrial Engineering -
2000 - 2003
Politecnico di Torino
Bachelor, Automotive Engineering -
1995 - 2000
Liceo Scientifico
Diploma in Science
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