Gregorio Suriano - Managing Director & Freelancer

Q: Where is Gregorio based?

Gregorio is based in Nesse-Apfelstädt, Germany .

Q: What languages does Gregorio speak?

Gregorio speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gregorio have?

Gregorio has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Gregorio has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Gregorio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gregorio's latest experience?

Gregorio's most recent position is Founder at Exceleration .

Q: What companies has Gregorio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gregorio has worked for Exceleration , SMI-Meßeinrichtungen und Industrieservice GmbH , and GSAB Elektrotechnik GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Gregorio most experienced in?

Gregorio is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Construction . Gregorio also has some experience in Education and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Gregorio most experienced in?

Gregorio is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Strategy . Gregorio also has some experience in Product Development , Production , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Gregorio worked in recently?

Gregorio has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Gregorio worked in recently?

Gregorio has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Strategy .

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Nesse-Apfelstädt, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Founder

Exceleration

Exceleration focuses on the design and implementation of structured Excel-based management systems for SMEs.

The project helps companies transform fragmented spreadsheets into integrated operational tools that support planning, automation, and decision-making.

Typical solutions include:

Production and capacity planning systems
KPI dashboards and operational reporting
Financial monitoring and business case modelling
Automation of recurring workflows through VBA and Power Query
Integration of operational data across departments (operations, finance, administration)

The goal is to create simple but robust management infrastructures that increase transparency, reduce manual work, and improve operational control.

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 4 months

Nesse-Apfelstädt, Germany

Managing Director

SMI-Meßeinrichtungen und Industrieservice GmbH

Restored profitability and reduced company liabilities by over €700,000 in three years through lean reorganization, headcount optimization, and systematic cost control.
Improved operational efficiency by 23% via production optimization programs, reducing waste and increasing throughput across molding, lapping, and quality control.
Supervised delivery of hundreds of thousands of precision thermoset components monthly, maintaining high quality standards and on-time delivery to key European clients.
Designed and implemented a fully custom integrated ERP system from scratch (production control, warehouse, quality, accounting, KPI monitoring) using VBA and Excel — zero external consultants.
Prepared a comprehensive business overview and M&A acquisition proposal for a strategic international industrial investor, including financial modelling, capacity analysis, risk assessment, and valuation framework.
Regular P&L reporting and investment decision support to company shareholders; full accountability for capital allocation and multi-year restructuring plan.
Increased workforce engagement and reduced absenteeism through transparent communication, incentive programs and team empowerment.

Apr 2018 - Dec 2021

3 years 9 months

Greußen, Germany

Project Engineer & Production Coordination

GSAB Elektrotechnik GmbH

Planned and developed switch cabinet systems and charging infrastructures according to customer specifications.
Prepared technical designs, system cost calculations, and customer quotations with SAP.
Provided technical consulting and project support through to completion.
Coordinated manufacturing processes to ensure high quality standards.

Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 2 months

Ancona, Italy

Research Fellowship

Marche Polytechnic University

Daylighting building system for energy efficiency with thermoelectric shading.

Mar 2015 - Nov 2016

1 year 9 months

Ancona, Italy

Plant Inspector

PCQ Progetto Costruzione Qualità Srl

Verified regulatory compliance in project documentation for various systems, including HVAC, industrial, and electrical systems, water supply and sewage.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction, Education, and Energy.

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Construction

Education

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Finance, Operations, Strategy, Product Development, Production, and Project Management.

Finance

Operations

Strategy

Product Development

Production

Project Management

Summary

Operationally driven Managing Director and systems builder with 8+ years of experience in industrial and manufacturing environments across Germany and Italy.

Specialised in restoring operational control in SMEs by designing integrated management systems that connect production, finance, and decision-making.

Proven track record in leading operational and financial turnarounds, including restoring profitability and eliminating more than €700k in liabilities while improving operational efficiency and financial transparency.

Combining an engineering background with hands-on leadership, I develop structured management architectures — often built on advanced Excel/VBA frameworks — that automate workflows, integrate business data, and create real-time operational visibility.

Through my project Exceleration, I support companies in transforming fragmented spreadsheets into reliable operational control systems for planning, KPI tracking, and financial oversight.

Skills

Erp & Systems Development (Vba, Appsheet, Sap)
Kpi Reporting/business Intelligence (Power Bi, Excel)
Financial/ops Governance (P&l, Cost Control, Lean Ops)
Ai & Digital Productivity (Notebooklm, Claude, G Suite)

Languages

Italian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

SIDA Group

Master in Real Estate Management · Real Estate Management · Ancona, Italy

Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

UNICAL

Master’s Degree, Energy & Nuclear Engineering · Energy & Nuclear Engineering · Rende, Italy · 110/110 cum laude

Sep 2008 - Dec 2011

UNICAL

Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Rende, Italy

Certifications & licenses

ECDL European Computer Driving License

Professional Engineering License

Italy

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 5

Experience in Manufacturing 8 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Italy)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Founder, Managing Director, Project Engineer & Production Coordination

Main industries Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction

Main business areas Finance, Operations, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Gregorio based?

Gregorio is based in Nesse-Apfelstädt, Germany.

What languages does Gregorio speak?

Gregorio speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Gregorio have?

Gregorio has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Gregorio has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Gregorio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gregorio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gregorio would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Managing Director, Project Engineer & Production Coordination.

What is Gregorio's latest experience?

Gregorio's most recent position is Founder at Exceleration.

What companies has Gregorio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gregorio has worked for Exceleration, SMI-Meßeinrichtungen und Industrieservice GmbH, and GSAB Elektrotechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Gregorio most experienced in?

Gregorio is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Construction. Gregorio also has some experience in Education and Energy.

Which business areas is Gregorio most experienced in?

Gregorio is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Strategy. Gregorio also has some experience in Product Development, Production, and Project Management.

Which industries has Gregorio worked in recently?

Gregorio has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Gregorio worked in recently?

Gregorio has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Strategy.

What is Gregorio's education?

Gregorio holds a Master in Real Estate Management from SIDA Group, a Master in Energy & Nuclear Engineering from UNICAL and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from UNICAL.

Does Gregorio have any certificates?

Gregorio has 2 certificates. These include: ECDL European Computer Driving License and Professional Engineering License.

What is the availability of Gregorio?

Gregorio will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Gregorio?

Gregorio's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.