Michele Canepa
About Michele Canepa
Michele Canepa is the Director of Supply Chain Transformation for Europe and Australasia at General Mills, based in London, England. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having held various leadership roles at General Mills and Procter & Gamble.
Company
Michele Canepa is currently serving as the Director of Supply Chain Transformation for Europe and Australasia at General Mills. Prior to this, he held multiple positions within the company, including Director of Supply Chain for Australia and New Zealand, and Director of Supply Chain for Northern Europe. His extensive experience at General Mills has involved significant contributions to the company's supply chain efficiency and digital transformation efforts.
Title
Director Of Supply Chain Transformation - Europe And Australasia at General Mills
Education and Expertise
Michele Canepa holds a Master’s degree in Management from the University of Surrey and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering with First Class Honours from Università degli Studi di Genova. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Accounting and Business Administration from the Institute of Business and Accounting in Savona. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in management, industrial engineering, and business administration.
Background
Michele Canepa's career in supply chain management spans several key roles. He served as Supply Chain Manager for various regions at General Mills and held significant positions at Procter & Gamble, including Supply Chain Logistics and Planning Manager for EMEA Home Care, and Site Integrated Planning Manager for Western Europe Fabric Care. Earlier in his career, he worked at Saint-Gobain as a Project Leader and at the Italian Navy as Armament and Shipments Manager.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michele Canepa has led the implementation of a new supply chain strategy that significantly reduced operational costs across Europe and Australasia. He played a key role in the digital transformation of supply chain processes at General Mills, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy. Additionally, he developed a sustainability initiative that reduced carbon emissions by 15% over two years and mentored a team of professionals, increasing team productivity by 20%. He also spearheaded the integration of advanced analytics and AI in supply chain management, leading to improved demand forecasting and inventory management.