Saulle Mattei - Interim IT Governance, Program...

Q: Where is Saulle based?

Saulle is based in Casalecchio di Reno, Italy .

Q: What languages does Saulle speak?

Saulle speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Saulle have?

Saulle has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Saulle has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Saulle may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Saulle's latest experience?

Saulle's most recent position is Interim IT Governance, Program Management & Budget Senior Manager at UNIPOLTech (Unipol Group) .

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

In recent years, Saulle has worked for UNIPOLTech (Unipol Group) , The Edge Company , GSK , GSK Vaccines R&D , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Saulle most experienced in?

Saulle is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Banking and Finance . Saulle also has some experience in Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Saulle most experienced in?

Saulle is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Quality Assurance , and Information Technology . Saulle also has some experience in Strategy , Product Development , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Saulle worked in recently?

Saulle has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas has Saulle worked in recently?

Saulle has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Operations , and Information Technology .

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Casalecchio di Reno, Italy

Experience

Mar 2025 - Dec 2025

10 months

Bologna, Italy

Interim IT Governance, Program Management & Budget Senior Manager

UNIPOLTech (Unipol Group)

Owned IT governance and quality across the technology division; led ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 audit readiness, drove the kick-off EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) gap remediation (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847), built a capacity planning dashboard, and prepared board documentation for the three-year technology investment review.
Ran the QA framework that underpinned ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certification audits across all IT divisions, including defining the audit scope, closing the gaps, and owning the corrective actions.
Mapped the full IT infrastructure against EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) requirements (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847) and drove the remediation program to compliance.
Designed and deployed a capacity planning dashboard that for the first time gave leadership a consolidated view of resource load, budget burn, and project bottlenecks in one place.

Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

11 months

Italy

Fractional IT/TLC Technical Director, Senior Strategic Consultant

The Edge Company

Defined and implemented QA, risk management, and digital governance processes in an early-stage AI company lacking formal governance and well-defined processes.
Led the organizational transformation from startup mode to a structured, board-accountable operation with KPI frameworks and documented project delivery standards.
Took full technical ownership of an AI platform IT and telecoms infrastructure deployment inside an active oil-sands mine in Canada; selected vendors, defined the architecture, led cross-border teams, and ran commissioning.
Achieved go-live on schedule with 99.9% availability per SLA.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Italy

Interim Corporate Risk Manager

GSK

Ran the corporate risk assessment function for GSK's global vaccines R&D division.
Checked, monitored, and analyzed the business unit team's reports and remediation/mitigation activities.
Produced quarterly reports for board members and maintained relationships with Europe and US stakeholders.

Jul 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 6 months

Italy

Interim Project Manager in "Quality For R&D" Dept.

GSK Vaccines R&D

Managed R&D projects in the Training, Technical Coordination, and SOP areas for the Transversal Quality group that sets standards across all R&D units.
Led company-wide digitalization projects for monitoring and controlling the quality of R&D training courses.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Italy

Fractional Strategic Consultant

Italian Law Firms

Supported law firms in litigation involving technology and IP disputes, internal shareholder conflicts, and management breakdowns by providing business expertise.
Participated directly in negotiations alongside legal counsel, focusing on goals and outcomes that enabled distressed businesses to survive and continue operating.

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Innovation Manager & Data Protection Officer

Self-employed

Professional accredited by Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) as Innovation Manager.
Certified GDPR Data Protection Officer (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year

Bologna, Italy

Interim Site Manager

Philip Morris International

Managed the startup and commissioning of new manufacturing lines at Philip Morris Bologna site, leading a team of 200+ people drawn from Eastern Europe.
Held main HSE and project planning and commissioning responsibilities for the new automatic warehouse and two new production lines without stopping or interfering with the operating line.
Delivered both lines on schedule with zero interruption to the operating line.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2024

8 years

Italy

Co-Founder, CEO & CTO

PLAYFE Technologies Ltd

Co-founded PLAYFE from scratch: designed and filed patents, wrote the product concept, secured early funding, and built partnerships with government institutions and business partners for testing infrastructure.
As CTO, defined the IoT hardware architecture, oversaw firmware and mobile app development, selected and qualified suppliers across Europe, and ran 2,000+ hours of field testing.
Managed IP filings and maintenance, controlled costs, negotiated with suppliers, reallocated funding to keep the product roadmap on track, and prepared investor documentation and financial projections for pitches.

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 3 months

Executive Educator

ITS Maker and Partner Institutions

MIUR accredited faculty since 2016 teaching operations management, engineering leadership, Industry 4.0, and cybersecurity.
Trained 500+ professionals across manufacturing, ICT, and financial services.

Nov 2015 - Jul 2017

1 year 9 months

United States

Interim Project Executive

Manz AG

Ran a EUR 20M program (of a total EUR 50M) for battery and energy storage equipment development with teams in Italy, Germany, USA, and China.
Accountable for full program budget, GMP compliance for US and Chinese regulatory requirements, and every milestone from product feasibility through Factory and Site Acceptance Testing.
Delivered first-of-kind projects based on customized products and tailored production lines.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Italy

M&A Advisor & Corporate Strategy

Confidential Transaction

Ran financial due diligence, valuation, and restructuring analysis for a confidential corporate transaction.
Delivered board-ready options on capital structure and post-deal operating model and supported CEO and board decisions.
Participated directly in negotiations with banks, labor unions, and regulatory bodies; prepared financial models and restructuring plans for board presentation.

Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 2 months

Slovakia

Interim Project Manager & Product Leader

Baxter/Gambro R&D

Managed product development projects within FDA Design Control requirements (21 CFR 820), overseeing new product design, validation (DoE), prototyping, marketing needs integration, and product launch strategies.
Took products through feasibility, validation, pre-clinical and clinical testing, and market launch with teams across Italy, France, Sweden, and Slovakia.

May 2009 - Dec 2013

4 years 8 months

Bologna, Italy

Chief Operating Officer & Quality Assurance Manager

Compagnia Elettronica Italiana srl

Full P&L accountability for a EUR 5M medical device manufacturer with 50+ people across R&D, production, supply chain, quality, and cost.
Grew revenue from EUR 4M to EUR 5M+ over three consecutive years while achieving ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and FDA certifications.
Led organizational design and change management to move from reactive firefighting to structured, process-driven operations, applying JIT, Kanban, and root cause analysis across all production processes.
As QA Manager (2009-2011), set up CAPA, PPAP, FMEA, and internal audit program from scratch; implemented CWQC improvement cycles that cut rework costs year-on-year.

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

5 years

Bologna, Italy

Co-Owner & Board Member

Compagnia Elettronica Italiana

Sat on the board contributing to strategic and operational decisions on capital allocation, market positioning, and organizational structure within a regulated medical device environment.
Reviewed and approved financial statements, operational plans, and risk assessments, balancing growth initiatives with economic sustainability and regulatory compliance requirements.

Oct 2008 - May 2009

8 months

Bologna, Italy

Interim IT/Technology Director

UNIPOL Group

Set the IT direction for Unipol Group during a full overhaul of the group's call center infrastructure.
Defined technical specifications, managed vendor selection, and controlled the budget.

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 3 months

Principal & Fractional C-Suite Leader

Independent Management Consultant

Interim/fractional executive engagements since 2008; hired at the executive level to lead urgent or stressful business where permanent hiring is impractical.
Cross-industry mandates: medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, banking/insurance, and advanced manufacturing.
Client scale: founder-led organizations (~30 people) to multinational divisions with complex governance structures.
Operating model: takes end-to-end accountability from day one; aligns quickly with leadership and teams; runs independently within ~30 days; delivers measurable improvements; hands over a strengthened operating model (KPIs, governance cadence, documented processes).

Jan 2004 - Dec 2009

6 years

Italy

Fractional Senior Technical Consultant

Various Clients

Designed and deployed large-scale telecoms infrastructure (SDH, TCP/IP, 3G/UMTS) for Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, H3G, and Alstom Transport.
Worked within the Testing, Operations & Maintenance group during Italy's 3G service launch, focusing on quality of service, network reliability, and billing accuracy through CDR analytics.
Designed and implemented WAN/MAN/LAN infrastructures for public-sector clients to improve scalability, resilience, and service continuity.
Delivered technical courses to 100+ client professionals on advanced networking and infrastructure technologies.
Audited H3G's DVB-H network, analyzing service gaps and infrastructure improvement opportunities.

Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

2 years

Bologna, Italy

Co-Owner & Board Member

Compagnia Elettronica Italiana

Sat on the board contributing to strategic and operational decisions on capital allocation, market positioning, and organizational structure within a regulated medical device environment.
Reviewed and approved financial statements, operational plans, and risk assessments, balancing growth initiatives with economic sustainability and regulatory compliance requirements.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2004

5 years

Italy

Telecommunication Professional

Lucent Technologies Italia, SITE Spa, Altran Italia, Staxcom Spa

Contributed to the delivery of Vodafone Italy's GSM/GPRS network projects above EUR 5M, covering deployment, commissioning, and performance tuning for carrier-grade networks.
Participated in Italy's 3G launch team within Testing, Operations & Maintenance, focusing on QoS and billing accuracy.
Designed and implemented WAN/MAN/LAN infrastructures for enterprise and public-sector clients to improve scalability, resilience, and service continuity.
Developed optimization tools for UMTS mobile coverage analysis.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Banking and Finance

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Strategy, Product Development, and Finance.

Operations

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Finance

Summary

Senior Executive (Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Technical Director, and other top management roles) with 25+ years of executive delivery at the intersection of operations, technology, and regulation. Industries covered: medical devices, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, financial services, and advanced manufacturing. Fortune 500 clients include GSK, Baxter, Philip Morris International, and Vodafone; European enterprise clients include Unipol Group and Manz AG.

Track record: cost reductions, lead time improvements, and full compliance delivery across ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, FDA 21 CFR 820, and EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), Regulation (EU) 2024/2847. Budgets up to EUR 50M; cross-border teams of 50-200 across Europe, North America, and Asia/Pacific area.

Board-level reporting, P&L accountability, organizational transformation, and corporate governance experience across turnaround and "build from scratch" mandates.

Skills

Executive Leadership & Strategy:

C-suite Operations
P&l Accountability And Financial Management
Organizational Transformation And Corporate Governance
Business Transformation
Cross-border Team Leadership
Board-level Reporting
Change Leadership
Strategic Planning And Execution
Stakeholder Relationship Management
Program Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&a) Advisory

Operational Excellence:

Lean Manufacturing (Jit, Kanban, Rca)
Quality Management Systems (Iso 13485, Iso 9001, Iso 27001)
Risk Management And Compliance
Supply Chain And Production Management
Kpi Design And Performance Management
Continuous Improvement

Digital & Technical Leadership:

Digital Transformation And Organizational Change
Industry 4.0 Implementation
Ai/ml And Iot Deployment
Telecoms Infrastructure (Sdh, Umts, Tcp/ip)
Cybersecurity (Eu Cyber Resilience Act (Cra), Regulation (Eu) 2024/2847, Iso 27001)
Product Development And R&d Management
Technology Due Diligence
It/tlc Ip Design

Regulatory & Industry Expertise:

Medical Devices And Pharma (Fda, Ce Marking, 93/42/eec, Iso 13485)
Financial Services And Insurance Regulation
Telecoms And Network Infrastructure
Advanced Manufacturing And Energy Systems
Eu Cyber Resilience Act (Cra), Regulation (Eu) 2024/2847
Gdpr (Certified Dpo)
Ip Management

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

University of Bologna Business School

Executive MBA · Executive MBA · Bologna, Italy

Oct 1995 - Jun 2000

University of Bologna

Bachelor of Engineering, Telecommunications · Telecommunications Engineering · Bologna, Italy

Certifications & licenses

Gdpr Data Protection Officer

Eucs

Innovation Manager

Mimit - Italian Ministry of Enterprises & Made In Italy

Iso 9001

Tüv Süd Italia

Iso 9001 Internal Auditor

Tüv Süd Italia

Team Management & Leadership

Altran Italia

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Healthcare 20 y

Avg length 4 y 2 m

Longest experience 18 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Italy, United States, Slovakia)

Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Interim IT Governance, Program Management & Budget Senior Manager, Fractional IT/TLC Technical Director, Senior Strategic Consultant, Interim Corporate Risk Manager

Main industries Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Operations, Quality Assurance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Saulle based?

Saulle is based in Casalecchio di Reno, Italy.

What languages does Saulle speak?

Saulle speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Saulle have?

Saulle has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Saulle has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Saulle may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Saulle be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Saulle would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim IT Governance, Program Management & Budget Senior Manager, Fractional IT/TLC Technical Director, Senior Strategic Consultant, Interim Corporate Risk Manager.

What is Saulle's latest experience?

Saulle's most recent position is Interim IT Governance, Program Management & Budget Senior Manager at UNIPOLTech (Unipol Group).

What companies has Saulle worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Saulle has worked for UNIPOLTech (Unipol Group), The Edge Company, GSK, GSK Vaccines R&D, and Self-employed.

Which industries is Saulle most experienced in?

Saulle is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Banking and Finance. Saulle also has some experience in Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Saulle most experienced in?

Saulle is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology. Saulle also has some experience in Strategy, Product Development, and Finance.

Which industries has Saulle worked in recently?

Saulle has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Saulle worked in recently?

Saulle has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Operations, and Information Technology.

What is Saulle's education?

Saulle holds a Master in Executive MBA from University of Bologna Business School and a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering from University of Bologna.

Does Saulle have any certificates?

Saulle has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Gdpr Data Protection Officer, Innovation Manager, and Iso 9001.

What is the availability of Saulle?

Saulle will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Saulle?

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