Stefano Gagliasso

Stefano Gagliasso has a wealth of experience in raw material procurement, particularly in Hazelnuts, Almonds, Pistachios, and Cherries on a global scale. He has diversified his expertise by leading complex processes and companies, focusing on General Management, Strategy definition, Business development, M&A, Post Merger Integration, and large-scale transformations.

He is currently the Head of Commercial B2B at Ferrero, responsible for the B2B Business Unit at Group level within the Ferrero Hazelnut Company, a prominent player in the hazelnut-based semi-finished products industry. Stefano is described as curious, innovative, pragmatic, and a team leader.

Stefano Gagliasso holds a Laurea in Economia e Commercio from the Università degli Studi di Torino, an INSEAD Certificate in Global Management, Transition to General Management from INSEAD, and has studied at ESADE Business & Law School.

His notable roles in various capacities at Ferrero Hazelnut Company include Head of Commercial B2B, B2B Sales Director, Strategic Purchasing and margin management Director, Turkey General Manager, Purchasing and Logistic Director, Oltan post acquisition integration Project Leader, Managing Director for Italy and Turkey, Senior buyer for cherries and dried fruits, and Raw material buyer for various products.

Stefano Gagliasso's early roles at Ferrero include Industrial Controller in Italy and Finance Division Specialist at Arthur Andersen.