Oswaldo Cancellara

Managed full project lifecycle from development to production for retail displays, ensuring profitability through NAV-based cost estimates and meeting CPA deadlines while overseeing procurement, QA, and H&S compliance.

Delivered client projects (Apple, Samsung, Amazon Ring etc.) from brief to completion by providing accurate quotes, coordinating outsourced production suppliers, and consistently meeting quality, budget, and timeline targets.

Managed multiple £100k–£400k retail display projects for clients including Harrods and Hermès from brief to installation, overseeing quotes, supplier visits, QC, and stock control to meet deadlines and budgets.

Managed POS campaign development for brands like Hugo Boss and Dior (£50k–£200k), coordinating account teams, sourcing materials, contracting installers, and mitigating operational risks to deliver on time and budget.

Designed POS displays using CAD and introduced 3D virtual prototyping to reduce physical prototype costs and approval times, while engineering components and producing technical manufacturing drawings.

Directed permanent display strategy and supplier relationships, produced CAD designs and 3D prototypes, managed departmental budgets, and created commercial proposals with production cost analyses.

Founded and led a production-focused business, managing budgets, a sales team, prototype development, and advising on production processes and raw material selection to meet project schedules.

Managed creative POS display development and maintained key client relationships while overseeing production workflows and delivery expectations.

Obtained PRINCE2 project management certification in 2023.

Completed a Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics program from August 1990 to May 1994.