Stefano Parmegiani

Stefano Parmegiani has over 25 years of experience in Lean Production, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality and Product Engineering. He came to ARCA from Safilo SpA, the second largest global manufacturer of eyewear with 29 brands such as Polaroid, Dior, Fendi and Carrera.

Stefano was formerly the Director of Operations and Product Engineering for “Made in Italy” Acetate and Injected Eyewear division and was responsible for manufacturing at two industrial sites in Italy. His work experience includes the Director of Operations at Franke, an international industrial manufacturer, and many leadership positions within Whirlpool Europe.

Stefano holds a Master Engineering degree in Electronics from Politecnico di Milano. He has also studied finance and business administration at SDA Bocconi School of Management in Milan, and leadership development at the IMD Business School in Switzerland and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Stefano oversees all manufacturing and supply chain operations from ARCA's R&D Center of Excellence located in Bollengo, Italy.