Marco Monaco

Marco Monaco is a strategic and operations executive with nearly thirty years of experience at the centre of Italy’s manufacturing industry, distinguished for combining industrial expertise with innovation and leadership. He currently serves as Chief Procurement Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Shareholder at Russo di Casandrino S.p.A., a leading player in the industrial leather sector, and as Chief Executive Officer of White & Blue Trading Srl, a company specialising in the procurement of Spanish lambskins. In these roles he is responsible for supply chain strategy, operational optimisation and organisational transformation, ensuring excellence from production through to international distribution. Trained in Industrial Chemistry, he has developed a career that bridges science and business, culminating in the completion of an Executive MBA at Luiss Business School in 2020, which strengthened his capabilities in strategic planning, financial management and process innovation. His expertise extends across Lean Six Sigma, talent development, legal compliance, strategic partnerships and team leadership. Known for balancing operational discipline with a people-centred approach, he leads with integrity and vision, guiding change while fostering collaboration and performance. Recognised as a seasoned leader in complex industrial environments, he consistently aligns operational execution with long-term business strategy, driving sustainable growth and competitive advantage.