From Corporate Executive to Sustainability Champion: Riccardo Picca's Journey Transforming Industries with Sustainable Practices

In this episode of Transformation Tribes: The Vault, we are joined by Riccardo Picca, a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience leading growth, profitability, and sustainability initiatives in multinational corporations.

Riccardo's expertise spans general management, operations, strategy, and business development, with a focus on complex transformational programs in the industrial goods and mobility sectors. He has held leadership roles at renowned companies like Sandvik Coromant, McKinsey & Co., ITT Inc., and Tenaris.

At Sandvik Coromant, Riccardo led transformative initiatives emphasizing efficiency, digitization, and sustainability, including a Sustainable Operations Program that significantly reduced CO2 emissions and increased waste circularity.

Recognized as a thought leader in sustainability and digital operations, Riccardo serves as an Industry Advisory Board Member for the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award and an Extended Faculty Professor at POLIMI – Graduate School of Management.

In this episode, Riccardo is interviewed by Arent van 't Spijker, Partner at BlinkLane Consulting and Practice Lead for the Sustainability Domain. They delve into:

Navigating the complexities of sustainability transformations

The surprising impact of simple actions like painting factory roofs white

Sandvik's "Green Factory" assessment

Utilizing effective measurements and KPIs in sustainability transformations

Join us for an insightful conversation with Arent van 't Spijker and Riccardo Picca as they explore the challenges and opportunities of driving sustainability in the corporate world.

In this episode of Transformation Tribes: The Vault, we dive into the world of Lean Agile Product Development with Erdogan Gülyaz, Head of Product Lifecycle Management and Lean Product Development within the Home Solutions Business Unit at ThyssenKrupp Elevator.

Erdogan shares his 20+ years of international experience in new product development, focusing on accelerating idea-to-market strategies. He also brings insights from his time as a researcher and lecturer at a business school.

Curious about applying Lean and Agile principles to hardware product development? Tune in as we discuss:

Ensuring Knowledge Flow: Establishing Work in Progress limits for optimal efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Building knowledge teams that span disciplines for comprehensive solutions.

Fast Feedback Loops: Prioritizing experimental learning for rapid iteration and improvement.

Being Agile vs. Doing Agile: Shifting mindsets for a truly Agile culture.

The OBEYA Room: A central hub for visualizing work and fostering collaboration.

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Erdogan Gülyaz as he shares his expertise in navigating the challenges and opportunities of Lean Agile Product Development in hardware environments.

In this episode of Transformation Tribes: The Vault, we delve into the world of Agile transformations with Bas Engel, Director of the DUV Program at ASML and a certified SPC.

Bas shares his wealth of experience leading Agile transformations in high-tech environments, including a successful company-wide Agile transformation at ASML. With a strong background in product development, engineering, and program management, Bas brings a unique and practical perspective to the discussion.

Tune in as we discuss:

Using Cookbooks: How standardized frameworks can guide transformations and reduce uncertainty.

Creating a Common Language: The importance of establishing shared terminology for successful Agile adoption.

Managing the Change Trajectory: Strategies for navigating complex organizational changes with external guidance.

Whether you're a seasoned Agile practitioner or just starting your transformation journey, Bas's insights and real-world experience will provide valuable guidance. Join us for an engaging conversation with a leading voice in the Agile community.