Federico Della Zassa

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I am a resilient, globally-minded leader with 17 years of experience spanning Europe and Australia.

About

I am a resilient, globally-minded leader with 17 years of experience spanning Europe and Australia. My compass points to resilience, leadership, critical thinking and curiosity, guiding how I tackle challenges and deliver measurable impact across FMCG, hospitality, banking, and consulting.

I thrive on building scalable programs, turning data into strategy, and driving growth through execution. As an independent consultant, I bring an international perspective, entrepreneurial drive, and hands-on implementation to help teams generate immediate results while leveraging emerging technologies like AI.

  • 31 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • ItalianFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Travel & Hospitality

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Work experience· 9 roles

Business Intelligence Analyst · Lavazza Group (Lavazza Australia)Feb 2022 – May 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Led full-cycle strategic planning: annual budgeting, forecasting, market and pricing analysis, promotional strategies and benchmarking. Designed and maintained interactive dashboards and reports to track KPIs, identify performance gaps and support corrective actions (S&OP). Provided data-driven insights to senior management, enabling execution of high-impact strategies and informed decision-making.

Business Operations & Strategy · Coles Group LimitedJan 2021 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

Conducted multi-site operational analyses across 1,800 retail outlets and identified, developed, and implemented strategies and company plans. Led labor analysis, planned routine inspections, collected insights, and aligned resources to operating trends to improve profitability and efficiency. Acted as strategic liaison between general management and store operations, supporting cross-functional initiatives in marketing and talent development.

Head of Controlling & Operations · BrunettiOct 2017 – Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Directed multi-site operations, supported financial statement analysis and defined business goals with CEO and Board to ensure profitability and growth. Implemented change management initiatives in production sites, retail stores, and supply chain, executing the company’s vision and operational plans. Delivered strategic insights and advanced reporting, while coaching personnel and improving customer experience.

Global Controlling (FP&A) Manager · BrunettiOct 2014 – Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Business Partner - Finance, Operations & Payroll · BrunettiApr 2013 – Oct 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos
Consultant · PwCJan 2011 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs
Business Analyst · GSKJan 2009 – Dec 2010 · 2 yrs
Bank Teller · Credit AgricoleJan 2008 – Dec 2008 · 1 yr

Education

Diploma of Management · Academies Australasia Polytechnic, Melbourne, Australia2015 – 2026
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) postgraduate course · University of Verona, Italy2009 – 2026
Master's degree in Economics · University of Padua, Italy2007 – 2026

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