Luca Michele Avondetto
About Luca Michele Avondetto
Luca Michele Avondetto is the COO & Vice President, Automotive Technology Division General Manager at thyssenkrupp Italia, with extensive experience in global sales, marketing, and key account management.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp Italia
Luca Michele Avondetto is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vice President of thyssenkrupp Italia. He also serves as the General Manager of the Automotive Technology Division, based in Torino. In his role, he oversees the operational and strategic functions of the division, ensuring alignment with the company's broader objectives.
Past Experience at thyssenkrupp Italia
From 2015 to 2020, Luca Michele Avondetto held the position of COO and Vice President, along with the role of Components Technology Division General Manager at thyssenkrupp Italia. His tenure in Rome and Turin allowed him to manage significant aspects of the company's components technology operations.
Key Roles at thyssenkrupp Automotive TKA Italia
Luca Michele Avondetto served as CEO and General Manager of thyssenkrupp Automotive TKA Italia for 13 years, from 2002 to 2015. He was also the worldwide CT Key Account Director during this period, managing operations across various European Union locations.
Early Career at Krupp and Harnischfeger Industries
Luca Michele Avondetto began his career at Krupp Hoesch, where he worked as a Technical and Sales Liaison Engineer and Project Manager in the EMEA region from 1994 to 1997. He then moved on to Krupp Presta Press und Stanzwerk AG as Sales Director, Marketing and Key Account Manager for EMEA and LATAM from 1997 to 1999. Following this, he joined thyssenkrupp Presta AG, where he held global sales, marketing, and key account management roles across EMEA, NAFTA, LATAM, and APAC regions from 1999 to 2002.
Educational Background
Luca Michele Avondetto holds a Master's Degree in Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, where he also completed a Postgraduate Professional Qualification in Engineering and a State Certification Exam. He began his academic journey at Liceo Scientifico Marie Curie, graduating with a focus on Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Additionally, he studied at STF - Federal Coaching School to achieve certifications as a Trainer and Coach.