Mariacristina Rapetti
Expert in Business Creation and Development
Experience
Expert in Business Creation and Development
FILSE (Liguria Regional Development Agency)
- Evaluation, mentoring and operational support for startups and innovative SMEs applying for regional and national funding.
- Support to teams in early-stage and pitch preparation.
AI Quality Assurance Senior Specialist
Freelance
- Oversight and validation of AI-generated outputs, with a focus on Prompt Review, Rate & Review and quality assurance.
Executive Instructor
Prosci Europe
- Training and change support for multinational companies and large organizations in Italy and Europe.
Mentor and Trainer
European Innovation Council (European Union)
- Pro bono mentoring of entrepreneurs, startup founders and emerging leaders in EU innovation programs.
- Speaker and trainer in change management, negotiation and conflict management.
Speaker and Facilitator
Richmond Italia Forum
- Speaker and trainer in national events on company performance, negotiation and change management.
Head of Operations & Transformation
Multinational US group
Progressive growth from Quality Engineer to COO Italy of a multinational US group. From 2005, in charge of multiple production sites across Europe: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovenia, Luxembourg.
- Coordination of cross-functional teams and lean process implementation.
- Reorganization, turnaround and international development projects.
- Operations management in high-pressure or crisis contexts.
- Integration of family-owned companies into multinational groups after acquisitions.
- Negotiations with strategic suppliers and complex union relations, including second-level agreements.
Summary
After more than 25 years in the European industry, I now support companies, public institutions and startups in moments where clarity, growth, recovery or simply a new pace is needed. I integrate advanced skills in negotiation, conflict management, and AI-driven business transformation. I am hands-on and speak the language of operations, not that of consultants: I bring concrete tools, active listening, and extensive experience in managing operations and relationships.
Skills
For Companies:
- Business Process And Organizational Restructuring.
- Support During Growth Phases Or Generational Transitions.
- Team Facilitation And Leadership Coaching.
- Assistance In Times Of Crisis, Redefinition Or Relaunch.
- Prompting, Prompt Review And Content Moderation Expertise For Data Quality And Ai Training.
- Integration Of Ai Tools Into Transformation And Innovation Processes.
For Public Administration:
- Change Management And Digitalization Projects.
- Training And Mentoring Programs For Executives And Managers.
- Facilitation Of Inter-institutional Or Participatory Initiatives.
- Assessment And Monitoring Of Organizational Impact.
For High Schools And Universities:
- Training Programs Focused On Employability, Soft Skills And Transversal Competences.
- Career Guidance And Entrepreneurship Development Programs.
Languages
Education
MSc · Chemical Engineering
MSc · Modern Languages and Literature
Second Level Master’s Degree · Business Crisis Law and Management
Certifications & licenses
International Welding Engineer (IWE)
Licensed Civil And Commercial Mediator, Including International Disputes And Consumer Relations
Prosci Certified Train-the-Trainer Instructor
Prosci
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