He succeeds Mauro Fenzi, whose tenure ended on 31st December 2024. A 49-year-old electronics engineer, Mr. Grandi has been with SACMI almost 25 years. During that time he has displayed outstanding technical and managerial skills, most notably in mechatronics and industrial automation
Imola, 2nd January 2025 – On 1st January, Andrea Grandi took on the role of SACMI Group General Manager. He succeeds Mauro Fenzi, whose mandate ended on 31st December 2024.
Andrea Grandi - a 49-year-old electronics engineer - joined SACMI in 2001. In a career spanning almost 25 years, he has held increasingly prominent roles within the Group and distinguished himself for his technical and managerial expertise in the fields of mechatronics and industrial automation.
His first 18 years were spent in the Special Pressing Business Unit and as the Metals PU Manager. In 2020 he became General Manager of the Advanced Technologies BU. Over the last three years he has held the key roles of Operations and Plant Director and, subsequently, Corporate Product Supply Manager, demonstrating a talent for operational management and innovation development.
In addition to his positions at SACMI, Andrea Grandi is a member of the Forming Committee of UCIMU (Association of Italian Machine Tool, Robot and Automation Manufacturers). He was also formerly on the Technical Committee of AIM, the Italian Metallurgy Association.
“His appointment”, underlines the President of SACMI, Paolo Mongardi, “aims to make the most of internal skills and strengthen our technological leadership across the various businesses, all within a framework of strategic and operational continuity. I take this opportunity to wish Mr. Grandi every success in this exciting new challenge. His experience and skillset offer a secure base from which to launch the SACMI Group towards new goals, ever-greater innovation and sustainable growth”.
The SACMI Board of Directors wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Mauro Fenzi for his dedication and the results achieved. “During his tenure at the helm of the Group, Mauro Fenzi displayed outstanding leadership and strategic vision: his work has seen the SACMI Group achieve success in terms of growth, technological and organizational innovation, and reputation on international markets”.
