Luca Colato
C.T.O Chief Technclogy Officer at GOTHA COSMETICS- Claim this Profile
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Inglese Full professional proficiency
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Spagnolo Professional working proficiency
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Italiano Native or bilingual proficiency
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LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to partner with Luca at the time of Sidel Group to support the success of Sensitive Products on the global marketplace. Luca turned this complex and raising business/product segment to success by general managing all the aspects of technology, product management, sales support on a global scale. His leadership has been transversally instrumental to make this a team best practice. His expertise in general management, product management, industrial operations makes him a top notched senior leader.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to partner with Luca at the time of Sidel Group to support the success of Sensitive Products on the global marketplace. Luca turned this complex and raising business/product segment to success by general managing all the aspects of technology, product management, sales support on a global scale. His leadership has been transversally instrumental to make this a team best practice. His expertise in general management, product management, industrial operations makes him a top notched senior leader.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to partner with Luca at the time of Sidel Group to support the success of Sensitive Products on the global marketplace. Luca turned this complex and raising business/product segment to success by general managing all the aspects of technology, product management, sales support on a global scale. His leadership has been transversally instrumental to make this a team best practice. His expertise in general management, product management, industrial operations makes him a top notched senior leader.
LinkedIn User
I had the pleasure to partner with Luca at the time of Sidel Group to support the success of Sensitive Products on the global marketplace. Luca turned this complex and raising business/product segment to success by general managing all the aspects of technology, product management, sales support on a global scale. His leadership has been transversally instrumental to make this a team best practice. His expertise in general management, product management, industrial operations makes him a top notched senior leader.
Experience
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GOTHA COSMETICS
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Italy
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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C.T.O Chief Technclogy Officer
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Jan 2022 - Present
Responsible for outlining the company's Tecnical and technological vision, implementing Product & technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the company's business needs. Responsible for outlining the company's Tecnical and technological vision, implementing Product & technology strategies, and ensuring that the technological resources are aligned with the company's business needs.
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Weckerle Cosmetics
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Germany
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Business Consultant
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2021
Business Development Officer In charge of shaping, influencing and than leading the group strategic Business initiatives and structure reorganisation . Business Development Officer In charge of shaping, influencing and than leading the group strategic Business initiatives and structure reorganisation .
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Lumson Group
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Italy
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Group Technical & Innovation Director.
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
In charge of global Lumson Packaging Innovation & Development, Technical, Technology & New Materils research and introduction in the Group. Managing the technical & Innovation team in Cremona, Venice and Bergamo. Accountable for product initiative profitability through production process & cost definition. Referent for the innovation / Development project with the major customer: Biotherm (L’Oreal), Clinique (Lauder) Skincare & Fondation, Projetc RENO L’Oreal Liprstick. Currently managing the new technical PLM. In charge of 40 resources and a budget of €5 M
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Intercos
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Cosmetics
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President – Global Technical Innovation & Quality
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2013 - Sep 2019
Senior Vice President – Global Technical Innovation & Quality. In charge of global Intercos Make up Product Development, Technical and Process Research & technology transfer. Member of the strategic executive steering commeettee with a leading role in areas like, customer strategy, M&A, restructuring and influencing the key marketing strategies and business decisions. Accountable for product initiative profitability through production process & cost definition. In charge of 150 resources and a budget of €20 M.Main achievements: Implemented a new cross-functional. Achieved -30% development activity and -20% total development cost gaining in technology transfe activity +20%.. Defined the main development process KPIs and implemented the relative monitoring process.Successfully influenced, shaped and then led the implementation of CREAM MATRIX technology and production process in EU and China: product category with an outstanding sales performances WW 2017 - 2018Successfully led (locally and internationally) the implementation of a significant step change of the product development process and product release delivering all-time record top and bottom line securing focused strategy by product/customer, excellence in place of producing with a significant impact in cost efficiency (gane 2% in Group EBITDA).Successfully influenced, shaped and then in part led the goup startegic Initiatives in leverage purchases Scale ( Indirect procurement Assessment, Accelerate Direct procurement organization and saving, Payable Project); Accelerate growth in America; Project management & Industrialization process design and implementation.
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PANIFICIO SAN FRANCESCO SPA UNIPERSONALE
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Italy
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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2010 - 2013
General Manager In charge of managing the factory in complete autonomy, hierarchical report to the Board President. Responsible for the P&L results, accountable for the marginality with total autonomy in sales strategy and its deployment in the typical B2B business. Acting as the main interface for stakeholders, customers, GDO and Sales.Main achievements:Production line Re-engineering. Achieved full functionalty of production & assembly line, managing line supplier and internal maintenance resources in order to secure the desired solution and a full integrated training. PSF was loosing sales being not able to secure continuity in production and high quality standards. In 6 month the line was running 24/6 bringing the production output suffitient for expected groth.New Product strategy implementation to secure portfolio enlargement and significant marginality increase +12%Implement a new Production, Planning & procurement process, Defined the main Production and procurement KPIs and implemented the relative monitoring process.Delivered: Prodcution cost -22% , Production saturation 92%, sales increase 120% in 2 years.
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Sidel
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France
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Unit Director
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2005 - 2010
Aseptic & Sensitive Beverages BU Director. In charge of managing the BU, hierarchical report to the BU SVP Global Director. Responable for the P&L results, accountable for the marginality with total autonomy in Product strategy and its positioning. Acting as the main interface for customers through BDM’s and Sales.In charge of the Cross Functional Platform Team. Directly accountable for costs, timing, Quality, and performance throughout the product life cycle. Achieved organic and cross-functional growth, resulting in extensive hands-on experience in the main processes associated with Product Development, sales and product strategt. Coordinating R&D, Design and Testing, Product Validation and Certification. Managing relations with European Institutions, Research Communities. Improved my business and people management skills through on-the-job and off-the-job learning opportunities. In charge of 150 resources.Main achievements:.Full responsibility for the New Modular Architecture design project. Respecting the development schedule -2 Years - and meeting performance targets (safety, flexible aseptic & sensitive platform, short installation & commissioning time, cost). Delivered: Installation time -87%, Commisioning time -75%, Aseptic system total cost -25%Driver of the Modular architecture design to the COMBI aseptic machine. Launch of the fisrt dry preform sterilization System+500% in Sales in 5 years. Redefined the Market Perceived Quality, defining new aseptic validation methods, processes, and tools that are still in use today “Linden Gray broth method”Successfully led Aseptic Business DIvision relocation in China; from organization to vision, ambition and way of working
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SIG Group
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Switzerland
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Manager Aseptic & Sensitive Products
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2003 - 2005
The structure coordinated by myself includes 3 managers following mechanical, electrical/electronical and technological departments with the support of about 30 technicians direct involve in the design of the aseptic and UC system saleable on the market. Technical and technological reference support for the salesDirect management of working groups for aseptic research projects :H2O2 aseptic rotary machine for milk and milk-based productDry bottle sterilization with E-beam processMultilayer PET bottle for UHT milkUniversal Aseptic Filling valve for still and carbonated productsDirect management and coordinating of contracts and cooperation contacts with various universities and also national and international research institutesSpeaker in various conventions, national and international work-shops.
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Food & Beverage Technology Manager
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2001 - 2003
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R&D Manager
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1998 - 2001
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Technologist researcher of bakery division
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1993 - 1998
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Education
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Università degli Studi di Milano
Biologia, Biologia Molecolare -
INSEAD
SMOP - Strategic Market Orientation Programme -
Istituto Agrario di San Michele all'Adige
Enological degree, Enology