Fabio Ferraro
Global Head of Manufacturing Critical Infrastructure Management
Professional Overview
Fabio Ferraro is an experienced IT and manufacturing leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and operational excellence in the pharmaceutical, chemicals, and consumer goods industries. As the Global Head of Manufacturing Critical Infrastructure Management at Takeda, he is responsible for overseeing the strategic management and optimization of the company's critical manufacturing assets and infrastructure across its global operations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role, Fabio is responsible for leading Takeda's global manufacturing critical infrastructure management initiatives, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of the company's production facilities worldwide. He oversees a team of experts who are tasked with implementing data-driven predictive maintenance strategies, automating operational processes, and enhancing the resilience of Takeda's manufacturing operations. Under his leadership, the company has achieved significant improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), reduced unplanned downtime, and strengthened its competitive position in the pharmaceutical market.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Fabio held various IT and digital leadership positions at prominent multinational companies, including Takeda, Groupe Mutuel, Lonza, Firmenich, British American Tobacco, and Unilever. He has a strong background in IT services management, digital transformation, and manufacturing technology integration, having led successful projects in these areas across diverse industries. Fabio's ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and technological solutions has consistently enabled him to drive measurable improvements in operational performance and organizational agility.
Academic Background
Fabio holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Zurich, where he graduated with honors. He has also completed executive education programs in Operations Management and Digital Transformation at leading business schools, further strengthening his strategic and technological expertise.
Areas of Expertise
- Manufacturing critical infrastructure management
- Predictive maintenance and asset optimization
- Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation
- IT service management and enterprise technology integration
- Operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration and change management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Fabio has demonstrated his ability to deliver significant business impact through his strategic vision and operational expertise. At Takeda, he has spearheaded the implementation of a cutting-edge predictive maintenance platform that has reduced unplanned downtime by 25% and increased overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by 12%. Additionally, his leadership in the integration of advanced automation and data analytics solutions has enabled the company to achieve greater efficiency, flexibility, and responsiveness in its global manufacturing operations.
Conclusion
Fabio Ferraro is a seasoned IT and manufacturing professional with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and operational excellence in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. In his current role as the Global Head of Manufacturing Critical Infrastructure Management at Takeda, he is leveraging his extensive expertise to optimize the company's critical manufacturing assets and infrastructure, positioning Takeda as a leader in the industry through enhanced operational performance and resilience.
