Francesco Allegra
Chief Executive Officer of Automha and Chief Operational Performance Officer at Comau
Francesco Allegra is Chief Executive Officer of Automha and Chief Operational Performance Officer at Comau.
In addition to leading Automha, Francesco Allegra oversees Comau’s main Governance and Control functions. He is also responsible for process governance and monitoring, the Project Management Office, Project Control, Contract Management and Quality.
Francesco has gathered a wealth of multidisciplinary expertise, robust leadership, and a deep understanding of global business dynamics. He spent over a decade within the Internal Audit department at FCA. During this tenure, he acquired an end-to-end understanding of complex corporate environments, developing deep-dive expertise in key business processes including Product Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales, alongside solid financial and general business knowledge.
Then, from 2016 to 2021, Francesco served as Chief of Internal Audit, Sustainability, and Data Privacy Officer at GEOX, a leading publicly listed Italian footwear and apparel brand. In this multi-faceted role, he successfully navigated corporate governance, sustainability strategies, and compliance frameworks.
Francesco joined Comau in 2021 as Chief Internal Audit Officer. His performances and commitment quickly led to a broader scope of responsibilities.
A strategic and collaborative Leader, Francesco seamlessly blends an exhaustive knowledge of corporate operations with a keen business sense. He is highly regarded for his ability to lead and inspire teams, simplify complex cross-functional challenges, and foster seamless collaboration across different business functions and global regions.
He holds a degree in Management Engineering, combining a strong analytical mindset with a highly structured approach to business challenges.
