Paolo Domenico Farina
Segrate
Summary
A dynamic entrepreneur active in various sectors, spanning from steel to wine, and contemporary art.
During my 30 year career, I have developed a natural inclination for business, with a particular focus on international ventures.
My professional experience has covered all positions, from warehouse worker to president, allowing me to gain a comprehensive vision of business management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Entrepreneur
Farina Group Companies
05.1997 - 12.2023
April 1997-Present
Family owned Company
Milan, Italy
Oil, Gas, and Energy
- Directed the supply chain, from suppliers to final customers.
- Governed stakeholders and partners.
- Planned medium to long-term sales and revenues.
- Increased sales volume from €2M to € 20M in 10 years.
- Optimized production flow.
- Defined and implemented marketing strategies.
- Analyzed overall performance and market positioning.
- Organized company workflows and procedures.
- Implemented leadership and defined team work.
- Monitored market trends to meet budgets and maximize growth.
- Developed new guidelines to expand products range and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Created new partnerships.
- Promoted innovation and business sustainability, introduced first 100% water based protective coating in the industry of flanges, replacing solvent based paint.
-Launched new international markets by opening several branches overseas, namely in USA, Canada, Singapore, Bahrein, Kazakhstan, The Netherlands, UK and Spain.
- Managed financial and administrative activities.
- Achieved Quality Certifications ahead of most competitors (ISO 9000 as early as 1990).
- Completed Health and Safety Certifications ahead of regulatory requirements.
Education
Doctor Of Arts - Political Science, Economics And History
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
Milan, Italy 03.1997
International Relations
University of Sussex
Brighton U. K. 07.1993
Skills
- Goal Setting
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Team Development
- Innovative Mindset
- Brand building
- Business Planning
- Operational planning
- Customer Acquisition
- Cultural development
- Revenue Generation
- Policy Development
- Risk Mitigation
- Personnel Management
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Business marketing
- Business Development
- Business Leadership
- Product Development
- Sales Strategies
- Marketing Strategies
- Effective leader
- Business Management
- Direct Sales
- Inventory Management
- Budget Development
- Customer Service Management
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Sales Coaching
- Sales Promotion
- Sales Tracking
- Product Promotion
- Purchasing and planning
- Operations Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Price Structuring
- Supplier Monitoring
Accomplishments
High school graduate both in Italy and the United Kingdom (Classics, History and Philosophy) in 1989 and 1990.
Have successfully lived and worked abroad between 1990 and 1997 (England, USA, Germany, South America as well as of course Italy, being my country of birth.
Have worked at several charity funds as well as benefit non profit associations both in Italy and abroad.
Have presided over an Emergency Organisations (First Aid and Medical Assistance) in Northern Italy between 2014 and 2022.
As teenager and young man I served at the local Parish Church and helped out with varioius events as well as coaching for the local soccer Team.
Additional Information
Empathic and strongly driven, I always try to create a long lasting and trasparent relationship with my business associates as well as customers and suppliers.
Languages
Italian native
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Intermediate (B1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Entrepreneur
Farina Group Companies
05.1997 - 12.2023
Doctor Of Arts - Political Science, Economics And History
Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore
International Relations
University of Sussex
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