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Alessandro Lattarulo

Alessandro Lattarulo

Amsterdam

Summary

I am an accomplished General Manager with extensive international experience and a proven record of driving business growth, transformation, and profitability. With full P&L responsibility since 2008, I bring a comprehensive understanding of Sales & Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Operations. Recognized for successfully leading startups and strategic turnarounds across diverse markets, I excel in defining and executing corporate vision and strategy while building high-performing, results-oriented teams. Delivering results is not just my goal—it is my way of working.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

EMEA Global OEM Director

Valvoline/ARAMCO
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead OEM business strategy and sales across EMEA, aligning regional execution with global objectives.
  • Manage key OEM partnerships, RFQs, and customer relationships with major automotive manufacturers.
  • Oversee regional and global sales, pricing, product launches, and cross-functional collaboration.
    Key Achievements:
  • Strengthened strategic relationships with leading OEMs across EMEA.
  • Introduced innovative OEM-specific product solutions improving market competitiveness.
  • Enhanced brand reputation through reliability, quality, and sustainability initiatives.
  • Streamlined supply chain operations and improved customer satisfaction metrics.

EMEA Sales Director

WABCO / ZF
07.2017 - 02.2024
  • Directed $200M EMEA OES (Original Equipment Service) sales operations.
  • Managed the global Volvo Group OES account and led a multinational sales team.
  • Defined and executed OES growth strategy aligned with global and aftermarket business goals.
    Key Achievements:
  • Exceeded annual targets in sales, GM, and delivery performance.
  • Harmonized OES pricing globally for Volvo Group.
  • Reorganized sales structure and implemented a new team model, driving performance efficiency.

OES Europe Sales Director

ZF / TRW
12.2014 - 06.2017
  • Led $180M European OES business across Sales, Customer Service, and Engineering.
  • Ensured alignment with OE contracts, profitability, and operational excellence.
    Key Achievements:
  • Oversaw OES integration during ZF’s acquisition of TRW.
  • Delivered consistent overachievement in sales and profit targets.
  • Executed team restructure to align with new business model post-acquisition.

Head of Brand Development & Optimization EMEA

Alfa Romeo
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Defined and executed brand strategy, KPIs, and profitability goals across importer and non-European markets.
  • Led cross-functional projects to support market expansion and brand consistency.

Brand Country Director

Fiat Group Automobiles Netherlands
01.2010 - 06.2014
  • Full P&L responsibility for Fiat Light Commercial Vehicles (€70M turnover).
  • Managed 10-member team driving market share, sales volume, and financial turnaround.
    Key Achievements:
  • +11% market share growth and financial turnaround to profitability.
  • Rebuilt retail network and secured major fleet contracts (PostNL, Hertz, Europcar).

After Sales Director

Fiat Group Automobiles Netherlands
03.2008 - 12.2009
  • Managed €70M aftersales operation across Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat Professional.
  • Directed 19-person team covering service, parts, and logistics.
    Key Achievements:
  • +27% profit growth and second-highest profitability in EMEA.
  • Implemented new logistics model improving dealer margins by 14.5% and satisfaction by 11%.

Marketing Director After Sales

Fiat Group Automobiles U.K.
06.2006 - 03.2008
  • Led all aftersales marketing for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat Professional.
  • Managed pricing, campaigns, and digital marketing.
    Key Achievements:
  • Increased trading profit by 6% through strategic pricing and online initiatives.
  • Launched e-commerce spare parts site, increasing customer retention by 8% annually.

Earlier Roles

Fiat Group Automobiles
01.2001 - 06.2006

Positions: Area Manager After-Sales | Network Development Manager | Customer Service Manager

  • Managed After-Sales operations and dealer networks across multiple European and Asian markets.
  • Achieved 100%+ revenue targets and led significant market turnarounds (e.g., Hungary +40% above forecast).


Additional Roles:

  • Project Manager – Peugeot Italy (2000)

Zone Manager – Ford Motor Group / MSX International (1999)

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

University of Turin
Turin
12-2005

Laurea Universitaria (Honours) -

University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Rome
07-1999

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Business Transformation
  • P&L Management
  • Sales Management
  • Global Account & Partnership Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Market Expansion & Business Development
  • Brand Strategy & Positioning
  • Operational Excellence & Process Optimization
  • Negotiation & Contract Management
  • Change & Stakeholder Management
  • M&A
  • Team Coaching and Development

Timeline

EMEA Global OEM Director

Valvoline/ARAMCO
03.2024 - Current

EMEA Sales Director

WABCO / ZF
07.2017 - 02.2024

OES Europe Sales Director

ZF / TRW
12.2014 - 06.2017

Head of Brand Development & Optimization EMEA

Alfa Romeo
06.2014 - 12.2014

Brand Country Director

Fiat Group Automobiles Netherlands
01.2010 - 06.2014

After Sales Director

Fiat Group Automobiles Netherlands
03.2008 - 12.2009

Marketing Director After Sales

Fiat Group Automobiles U.K.
06.2006 - 03.2008

Earlier Roles

Fiat Group Automobiles
01.2001 - 06.2006

MBA - Marketing Management

University of Turin

Laurea Universitaria (Honours) -

University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Alessandro Lattarulo