Antonio Rega

Background

About Antonio Rega

Born and raised in Salerno, I’m an executive leader with entrepreneurial energy and a passion for building and transforming organizations in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. My career has taken me from Italy to Belgium, always working in multicultural and international contexts.I combine a competitive edge and strong presence with a practical, data-driven approach and a focus on real outcomes. I enjoy aligning partners, catalyzing quick wins, and scaling operations: always with an eye on risk and financial discipline. My leadership style is driven by influence, negotiation, and a genuine curiosity for people and cultures.What I bring- Executive leadership in transformation, growth, and operational excellence- Strategic program & portfolio management (cross-functional, international)- Stakeholder orchestration, negotiation, and high-impact communication- Business development mindset, commercial acumen, and cash discipline- Data-driven decision making & risk control- Learning agility, coaching mindset, and team developmentSelected impact- Restored portfolio profitability and reinforced risk management- Built and led a Programs & Proposals directorate to drive synergies, acquisitions onboarding, and operational flexibility- Led a division-wide transformation program, improving lead times and operational responsiveness- Achieved margin improvements of over 20% on key projects- Delivered operational readiness and customer satisfaction in demanding environments- Applied best practices in In-Service Support, positioning Customer Success as a key enabler of Business DevelopmentI value curiosity, trust, resilience, and the ability to balance professional ambition with family life. Fluent in Italian, English, and French.Open to executive leadership mandates in General Management, Operations Leadership and Transformation (growth or turnaround, JV/BU, industrial/government programs), Customer Support & MRO.