Andrea La Mendola
About Andrea La Mendola
Andrea La Mendola serves as the Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. With a background in media engineering and film directing, he has contributed to various projects emphasizing sustainability and innovation in transportation.
Work at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
Andrea La Mendola serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc. since 2019. In this role, she oversees the North American market and business development, focusing on creating a collaborative ecosystem within the organization. La Mendola is also a member of the Strategic Committee and the Product Committee, contributing to the strategic direction and product development of hyperloop systems. Additionally, she chairs the Engineering Counsel, where she plays a key role in the development of safety and certification guidelines for hyperloop technology. Prior to her current position, she served as Chief Global Operations Officer and a member of the Board of Directors from 2016 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Andrea La Mendola holds a Master's degree in Information Engineering from the Politecnico di Torino, where she studied from 2003 to 2009, specializing in media and new media production and technologies. She furthered her education with a specialization in film directing at UCLA Extension from 2011 to 2012. La Mendola's academic background supports her expertise in both engineering and media, which she applies in her current role at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies.
Background
Before joining Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andrea La Mendola founded and served as Vice President of RELOV from 2014 to 2018, operating in Turin, Milan, and Los Angeles. She also founded Indyca, an Italian production company focused on motion pictures. La Mendola's diverse background in media and engineering has equipped her with a unique perspective on innovation and sustainability in transportation.
Achievements
Andrea La Mendola is recognized as an award-winning director and producer, with a portfolio that includes movies, documentaries, and commercials. Her contributions to Hyperloop Transportation Technologies include participating in the development of safety and certification guidelines for hyperloop systems and working with Hitachi Rail to integrate signaling technology. La Mendola's work emphasizes sustainability and innovation, aligning with the company's mission to revolutionize transportation.