Fabrizio Panti
Montreal,Canada
Summary
STRATEGIC OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION | SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP
Strategic and results-driven operations executive with a proven track record of leading large-scale business transformations, optimizing global operations, and driving sustainable growth. Extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar programs ($300M+), supply chain optimization, and operational excellence in North America and Europe.
PROSCI-certified in Change Management and in Strategy Execution at Harvard Business School.
Trilingual in English, French, Italian, with a passion for innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and a supportive leadership style,fostering a collaborative work environment while ensuring accountability. Proven ability to implement structured methodologies for optimizing business processes.
Expert in large-scale project implementation and execution. Specialized in executive transformation mandates and critical project delivery, including EV infrastructure management and the successful execution of The Sphere, a $2.2B project in Las Vegas. Proven ability to make an immediate impact in dynamic, high-growth, and restructuring environments.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
§ Led $300M+ budgets within a $2.2B project scope, scaling operations across Canada and the USA for The Sphere project, including complete manufacturing structure conceiving production lines.
§ Increased profitability by 50% through strategic cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
§ Enhanced EV infrastructure delivery by 40%, reducing customer complaints and optimizing response times.
§ Implemented business transformation strategies, improving cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
§ Presented risk assessments and strategic solutions to Executive Committee, ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY DIRECTOR
Polara Energy
11.2023 - Current
- Executive role within a high-growth startup
- Engagement concluded following EV industry restructuring and market shifts
- Led end-to-end EV infrastructure projects across North America, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Optimized project management processes, enhancing delivery efficiency by 40% and reducing customer complaints
- Streamlined cross-functional collaboration, improving response times and client satisfaction
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
SACO Tech. and Madison Square Garden Ent.
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Dedicated assignment for the successful execution of The Sphere Project, delivering the world's largest LED screens (Time Magazine's Top 200 Inventions of 2023)
- Managed a $300M+ budget within a $2.2B construction scope, scaling operations across Canada and USA
- Built operations from the ground up, leading project management, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, logistics, quality, and production across a 250,000 sq
- Ft
- Facility with 250+ employees
- Presented risk assessments and strategic solutions to Executive Committee
- Project successfully delivered on time and within scope, despite global supply chain challenges caused by Covid
CONSULTANT OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Promark Electronics Inc.
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Consulting mandate focused on manufacturing process optimization for electric vehicle cable harness for School Buses
- Optimized operational workflows to reduce lead times and material waste by 30%
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Groupecho Canada Inc.
11.2014 - 11.2020
- Company Overview: Leader in credit reporting, Transunion call center, and A/R management service provider
- Led national operations for a leader in credit reporting, Transunion call center, and A/R management service provider with 200+ employees
- Increased revenue by $5M and secured $1.5M in new business opportunities
- Boosted profitability by 50% via strategic cost-saving initiatives, quality control improvements, and employee retention programs
- Leader in credit reporting, Transunion call center, and A/R management service provider
INTERIM GENERAL MANAGER
Hall-Chem Manufacturing Inc.
06.2013 - 10.2013
GENERAL MANAGER
Rosemex Mecar Metal Inc.
06.2007 - 05.2013
- Promoted from Finance Manager to General Manager, overseeing daily operations for 90-100 employees in Made To Order industrial HVAC system engineering and manufacturing
- Implemented ERP 'Maximum', optimizing complex manufacturing cycles, BOM, inventory management, and supply chain processes
- Developed procurement strategies, improving production efficiency and profitability
FINANCE MANAGER
Corporation Videoself Inc.
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
- The rise of Netflix and streaming services transformed the market, ultimately forcing the company to shut down and significantly impacting the DVD industry
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Matra Plast Industries Inc.
03.1998 - 10.2005
- Reported directly to the President & CEO, leading corporate strategy and acquisitions
- Played an active role in the setup and organization of a state-of-the-art 200,000 sq
- Ft
- Facility, ensuring efficient workflow and operational scalability
- Established divisional monthly performance reviews covering inventory levels, productivity, delays, and waste material; implemented transparent targets and variance analysis to achieve corrective actions
Education
BBA - Business Management
University of Economics And Commerce
MilanoSkills
- § Strategic Leadership & Business Transformation
- § International Business Operations
- § Change Management & Organizational Development
- § Supply Chain & Logistics Management
- § Manufacturing Optimization & Production Planning
- § Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- § P&L Responsibility & General Management
- § Cost Optimization & Supplier Negotiation
- § Program & Portfolio Management
- § Operational Strategy & Performance Optimization
- § Lean Manufacturing
- § Customer Success & Continuous Improvement
- § Performance Metrics (KPIs), Analytics & Reporting
- § Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems Implementation & Digital Transformation
- § Corporate Governance & Risk Management
- § Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development
- § KPI Development & Process Optimization
Accomplishments
§ Led $300M+ budgets within a $2.2B project scope, scaling operations across Canada and the USA for The Sphere project, including complete manufacturing structure conceiving production lines.
§ Increased profitability by 50% through strategic cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
§ Enhanced EV infrastructure delivery by 40%, reducing customer complaints and optimizing response times.
§ Implemented business transformation strategies, improving cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence.
§ Presented risk assessments and strategic solutions to Executive Committee, ensuring alignment with budget, timelines, and quality standards.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Certification
§ Harvard Business School
Certification in Strategy Execution (Corporate strategy & execution frameworks)
§ Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner
Expert in Change Management, Risk Mitigation, and Stakeholder Engagement.
Timeline
OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY DIRECTOR
Polara Energy
11.2023 - Current
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
SACO Tech. and Madison Square Garden Ent.
11.2021 - 09.2023
CONSULTANT OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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
BBA - Business Management
University of Economics And Commerce
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