Fabrizio Panti
Operations Executive
Montreal,QC
Summary
Operations Executive with over 15 years of experience leading global project management operations, optimizing business performance, and driving multi-million-dollar initiatives. Proven success in managing high-impact projects with budgets exceeding $300M, ensuring operational excellence, and improving profitability across diverse industries such as technology, finance, manufacturing, and electric vehicles. Expert in recruiting and selecting the best talent, building high-performing teams. Trilingual (English, French, Italian) with a passion for strategic leadership, customer success, innovation, and supply chain optimization. A corporate executive with a recognized track record in driving business transformations and strategic initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Director
Polara Energy
Montreal, Quebec
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Directed operations for electric vehicle infrastructure projects, including conception, construction and installations across Canada and USA, overseeing multi-million-dollar budgets and guaranteeing seamless project delivery while managing cross-functional teams and regulatory requirements.
- Led operational advancements that significantly reduced customer complaints and enhanced service delivery, achieving 40% improvements in deliverables.
- Reviewed financial and operational reports on regular basis to make effective decisions.
Senior Vice President of Operations
SACO Technologies
Montreal and Las Vegas, Quebec and Nevada
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Led manufacturing and delivery of world’s largest interior and exterior LED screens for “The Sphere” project at Madison Square Garden (as per Time magazine top 200 inventions of 2023), managing $300M budget within $2.2B project scope.
- Built operations from ground up, including project management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, quality management, production and assembly lines scale-up for 250 employees across Montreal, QC, Canada (250,000 sqft production facility) and Las Vegas, NV, USA, achieving successful project execution despite global supply chain challenges caused by Covid.
- Hired and oversaw managers to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Reports preparation and presentation to Madison Square Garden’s Executives Committee, providing risk assessment, challenges and solutions, alignment with project timelines, budget, and quality standard
Operational Excellence (Consultant)
Promark Electronics Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Implemented process optimization strategies for manufacturing electric vehicle components, improving efficiency and aligning production with market demands.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to guarantee compliance with industry regulations and optimized operational workflows to reduce lead times and material waste by 30%
Vice President of Operations
Groupecho Canada Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
11.2014 - 11.2020
- Managed operations, multiple divisions across Canada, for service company specializing in credit reporting, pre-employment verification, Transunion call center, and A/R management outsourcing, leading teams of over 200 staff.
- Achieved $5M in revenue growth and $1.5M in new business by introducing tailored services and optimizing operational performance.
- Improved profitability by 50% through strategic enhancements in quality control, employee retention programs, and cost-saving measures.
Interim General Manager
Hall-Chem Manufacturing Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Managed the manufacturing and distribution of automotive care products, maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements
General Manager
Rosemex Mecar Metal Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
06.2007 - 05.2013
- Promoted from Finance Manager to General Manager, overseeing daily operations with 90-100 employees for the engineering, conception manufacturing and delivery of industrial HVAC systems.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving production efficiency and profitability.
- Led implementation of ERP “Maximum” to respond a complex manufacturing cycle, BOM, inventories levels and supply chain.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Finance Manager
Corporation Videoself Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
11.2005 - 09.2007
- Implemented financial reporting and responsible for year-end audit.
- Managed Canadian and European supply chain, negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Coordinate and oversaw installation of 90 franchisor across Canada.
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Matra Plast Industries Inc.
03.1998 - 10.2005
- Reported directly to the President and CEO, collaborating on company strategy and acquisitions.
- Played an active role in the setup and organization of a new, state-of-the-art 200,000 sq. ft. facility .
- Managed financial reporting and consolidation for multiple plastic extrusion and packaging manufacturing divisions across Canada and USA.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and procurement cost savings across the organization.
- Established divisional monthly performance reviews covering inventory levels, productivity, delays, and waste material; implemented transparent targets and variance analysis to achieve corrective actions.
Education
Courses in Software Development for Business Applications -
Concordia University
Montreal, QCBusiness Administration - USA - BBA Equivalence
University Sacred Heart
Pre-First Cycle University Studies - Pure & Applied Sciences
Liceo Scientifico Donatelli
Skills
- Global Strategic Leadership & Operations
- End-to-End Supply Chain & Logistics Optimization
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Oversight (P&L, Balance Sheets, Capex, Forecasting)
- Talent Acquisition & Team Development
- Change Management & Operational Turnaround
- Corporate Governance & Legal Negotiations
- Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Business Growth & Market Expansion Strategy
Certification
TRADE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM (TAP), Toronto World Trade Center and the Chamber of Commerce of Montreal
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed the world’s largest interior and exterior LED screens for "The Sphere" in Las Vegas, delivering unprecedented design with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureSoftware
Microsoft Office Suites
Microsoft
Power Bi
MS Project
ERP systems
Salesforce
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Operations Director
Polara Energy
11.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Vice President of Operations
SACO Technologies
11.2021 - 12.2022
Operational Excellence (Consultant)
Promark Electronics Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2021
Vice President of Operations
Groupecho Canada Inc.
11.2014 - 11.2020
Interim General Manager
Hall-Chem Manufacturing Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
General Manager
Rosemex Mecar Metal Inc.
06.2007 - 05.2013
Finance Manager
Corporation Videoself Inc.
11.2005 - 09.2007
Vice President, Finance and Administration
Matra Plast Industries Inc.
03.1998 - 10.2005
Business Administration - USA - BBA Equivalence
University Sacred Heart
Pre-First Cycle University Studies - Pure & Applied Sciences
Liceo Scientifico Donatelli
Courses in Software Development for Business Applications -
Concordia University
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