Davide Semplici
About Davide Semplici
Davide Semplici is the Commercial and Trade Marketing Director for Appliances Italy at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in trade marketing and category management.
Commercial and Trade Marketing Director at Procter & Gamble
Davide Semplici currently holds the position of Commercial and Trade Marketing Director - Appliances Italy at Procter & Gamble. He has been serving in this role since 2020, based in Roma, Lazio, Italia. His responsibilities include overseeing commercial strategies and trade marketing initiatives for the appliances sector in Italy, implementing go-to-market strategies, and managing revenue growth across various sales channels including mass market and eCommerce.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Davide Semplici's extensive career at Procter & Gamble includes various key roles. Prior to his current position, he served as Trade Marketing Director - Oral Care Italy from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of National Trade Marketing Manager - Oral Care Mass Market Italy from 2015 to 2017, and Category Development Manager for Beauty Care, Oral Care, Grooming, and Braun - Top Supers from 2012 to 2015. Earlier roles include Trade Marketing Grooming National Category Manager from 2010 to 2012, CBD National Category Focus for Duracell, Braun, and Pringles in 2010, Sales Account Rep. Abruzzo and Marche from 2008 to 2010, and Assistant Brand Specialist – Shopper Marketing GDO in 2007.
Education Background
Davide Semplici has a well-rounded educational background. He completed his Master in Management Engineering at Università di Pisa from 2005 to 2014. He also achieved a Master in Technology, Policy and Management at Delft University of Technology from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he earned a degree in Management Engineering with a grade of 110 cum laude from Università di Pisa from 2002 to 2005. He attended liceo scientifico tecnologico in 1970.
Skills and Expertise
Davide Semplici is known for his strong entrepreneurial approach and ability to leverage analytics, technology, and digital tools for business transformation. His expertise includes go-to-market strategies, revenue growth management, negotiation, and account/relationship management across various channels including eCommerce. He is adept in motivating, coordinating, coaching, and training teams, and has a deep passion for organizational development. Davide is also an active listener and a formed recruiter.