Andrea Motta

Results-driven Manager with 20 years of experience in the luxury leather and fashion supply chain, covering the entire production and procurement cycle. Proven track record managing raw material procurement, coordinating production pipelines, and aligning global sales networks. Skilled at bridging style creativity with tannery production while driving workflow efficiencies and cross-functional team collaboration.

R&D Product Manager at Motta Alfredo spa Group (2017-01 – 2020-01)

Oversaw worldwide product strategy and alignment across key markets (USA, France, UK, JP, Korea, China, Russia, Taiwan), coordinating directly between sales development and production pipelines.

• Integrated sales and production workflows using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software to ensure delivery times and production priorities aligned with commercial demand.
• Managed product development and commercial budgets, presenting progress and key metrics to the internal stakeholders board weekly.
• Supervised and planned work for a cross-functional team of 6 sales employees and 6 agents worldwide.
• Achieved 20,000,000 ML in yearly revenues through targeted collection planning and analysis.

R&D Product Manager - Subcontracting & Sustainability at Motta Alfredo spa Group (2013-01 – 2017-01)

Bridged communication between design offices and tanneries to streamline material production processes and launch eco-friendly initiatives.

• Managed and coordinated subcontractor tanneries across Italy and Europe to monitor production progress and quality standards.
• Led technical product development and launched the specialized "ECO leather" and "Free Chrome" business lines.

China Market Business Developer at Motta Alfredo spa Group (2009-01 – 2013-01)

Directed regional logistics and business development to establish the group's initial commercial presence in mainland China.

• Established and managed 3 commercial offices, supervising local teams, agents, and cross-country supply chain logistics.
• Built long-term commercial relationships with emerging brands and local authorities, managing annual revenues of 6,000,000.

Purchase Raw Material Manager at Motta Alfredo spa Group (2003-01 – 2006-01)

Directed raw material procurement strategies and operations to support manufacturing and supply chain demands.

• Purchased raw materials directly from key suppliers across EMEA and North Africa, maintaining supply chain continuity for production.

Technical Training in Tanning and Raw Material at Motta Alfredo spa Group (2000-01 – 2003-01)

• Gained specialized technical knowledge in tanning chemistry, skin selection, and quality grading standards.
• Managed direct supplier relationships across Spain and Africa, facilitating quality-focused material procurement.

Master's degree in Digital Marketing – Bocconi (2013)

Degree in Political Science / International Affairs – University of Milan (1999)