Sandro Bonifacio

Sandro Bonifacio has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Sandro most recently worked at Trafag AG, where they served as the Director of Global Sales. Prior to that, they held the role of Director Key Account Management at the same company. In 2019, they also worked as a Startup Mentor at MassChallenge Switzerland. From 2016 to 2019, Sandro was a Business Line Manager at Axetris AG, responsible for driving revenue growth and overseeing field sales and product management globally. Sandro also worked as a Business Manager at ALTEN in 2015, leading a new business unit to secure projects in the field of mechatronics, embedded systems, and industrial automation. Before that, they were the Head of Customer Engineering Switzerland at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc, where they oversaw a team developing and selling highly customized solutions. Sandro also has experience at Bosch as a Project Manager for Time to Market Power Tools, at Schneeberger Linear Technology AG as a Project Manager for Systems, and at Paro AG as a Project Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for driving projects from conception to completion, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Sandro Bonifacio has a diverse education history, with a focus on business management and leadership. In 2000, they obtained a Dipl. Ing. FH in Microtechnology with a specialization in Automation, Mechatronics, Robotics, Control Engineering, and Sensor Technology from Berner Fachhochschule BFH. From 2006 to 2008, they completed the M.Eng. Mechatronics program of study at NTB Interstaatliche Hochschule für Technik Buchs SG, successfully finishing all modules.

In 2012, Sandro pursued an MBA in Applied International Management and Affairs at Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Switzerland. This program provided him with a comprehensive understanding of Business Administration and Management, with a focus on an international perspective.

In recent years, Sandro has taken several programs at INSEAD to further enhance their skills. In 2019, they completed the Leading for Results Programme, which focused on developing and managing high-performance teams. In 2021, they participated in the Leading the Effective Sales Force Programme, aimed at maximizing the performance of their own sales force. In 2022, Sandro completed the B2B Marketing Strategies programme at INSEAD, focusing on leading transformation and change in a digital world.

In addition to their formal education, Sandro has obtained various certifications to complement their knowledge. Sandro became a Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate in January 2022, obtained the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification in December 2017, and received a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification from inspire AG in October 2014. These certifications highlight their expertise in data analysis, cloud computing, and process improvement methodologies.