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Corrado Pinna

@corradopinna

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Regional Director and P&L leader specializing in Asia‑Pacific market entry and cross‑border growth.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a Regional Leadership role in an MNC or high‑growth scaleup where I can lead greenfield entries, drive P&L growth, and deliver digital and supply‑chain transformation.

I am a results-driven Regional Director with 25 years scaling international operations across Asia‑Pacific, MENA, and Europe, focused on greenfield launches and multi-country business development.

Most recently I built a $3M commodities trading platform as CEO of Rakohils, managing operations across nine countries and scaling a team plus a 40‑member agents network while delivering double‑digit margins.

Previously I oversaw a €125M P&L as Group International Business Director for HL Group, driving a 30% revenue increase, delivering €6M+ cost savings, and launching HL's China greenfield to >20% IRR.

I combine strategic planning, regulatory compliance expertise across China/ASEAN/MENA, digital transformation (ERP/CRM), supply‑chain optimization, and stakeholder management to lead regional HQs or high‑growth scaleups toward sustainable expansion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Executive Officer

Rakohils

Jan 2020 - Apr 2025 (5 years 3 months)

Built a cross-border commodities trading and green energies business from concept to $3M annual revenue across 9+ markets, achieving 13% EBITDA and scaling to 16 employees plus a 40-member agent network.

P&L management Supply Chain Optimization Strategic Partnerships Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership

Chief Executive Officer

Alisea Shipbroker & Charter

Feb 2016 - Dec 2019 (3 years 10 months)

Transformed operations and business model to grow revenue from €600K to €1.7M, expanded headcount from 6 to 21, and increased fleet occupancy from 56% to 88% via digital initiatives and preventive maintenance programs.

Revenue Growth Digital Transformation Fleet Management Strategic Partnerships Change Management Preventive Maintenance Programs

Group International Business Director

HL Group Oy

Feb 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 7 months)

Led a €125M regional P&L and 143-person multi-country team, growing revenue 30% in 24 months and delivering €6M+ cost savings through CRM and procurement digitalization.

P&L management Regional Leadership Market Expansion CRM Inventory Management Stakeholder Management

General Manager

HL Group China

Jan 2011 - May 2014 (3 years 4 months)

Pioneered HL Group's China greenfield launch, achieving breakeven in 18 months and growing revenue from €35K to €760K (Year 3) with >20% IRR and 14% EBITDA through vendor-managed inventory and targeted account strategy.

Regulatory Compliance Business Development Financial Modeling Team Building

Operations & Technical Director

ITF Group

Jan 2005 - Oct 2010 (5 years 9 months)

Established China manufacturing facilities for luxury retail fit-outs, delivering 27 store installations across ASEAN and achieving 65% reduction in production/installation time and 35% installation cost savings.

Process Optimization Project Management Quality Control Change Management