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Francesco Buonarroti

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Global CIO at Ariston Group
📍 Greater Dusseldorf Area, Germany

Francesco Buonarroti is the Global CIO for Ariston Group, responsible for driving the companys digital innovation and technology strategy. He is a strategic and collaborative leader with a long, distinguished career at Johnson & Johnson in various IT leadership roles. He holds a degree in Economics from Università degli Studi di Firenze.

He is a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of IT talent. In a recent initiative, he launched a new Digital Career Program and ICT Center of Excellence in Romania to invest in and mentor young graduates.

Interesting fact: Francesco was the Chair of DIGITALEUROPEs Executive Council for Health, aiming to advance the digital transformation of EU healthcare systems.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Global CIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Dusseldorf Area, Germany
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AI in Manufacturing
He is actively exploring how AI can fundamentally rethink product development, moving it beyond just a buzzword to a core business driver.
Digital Health Tech
While at Johnson & Johnson, he was a passionate advocate for technology in healthcare and served as Chair for DIGITALEUROPE's Health Council.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Global CIO
Ariston Group
3-2018 - 1-2025
IT VP & CIO Janssen Europa Middle East and Africa
Johnson & Johnson
1-2016 - 3-2018
Senior Director IT , Janssen Commercial EMEA
Johnson & Johnson
5-2011 - 12-2015
IT Director EMEA Finance Logistic and HR
Johnson & Johnson
1-2010 - 5-2011
EMEA IT Manager Finance Logistic and HR
Johnson & Johnson
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Executive Team. Featured in Ariston Group
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Education
1999 - 2006
Economia & Commercio
Università degli Studi di Firenze
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