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Gabriele De Col

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Managing Director at SCM Group (UK) Ltd
📍 Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Gabriele De Col is an enthusiastic Managing Director at SCM Group UK with over 20 years of international experience in business management and strategic marketing. A graduate of the Thunderbird School of Global Management, he is recognized for his analytical skills and caring leadership style. People who have worked with him often describe him as caring and empathetic.

His global perspective was shaped early on, starting as an AFS International Exchange Student in his teens, which fostered a high level of adaptability to new cultures. This experience was foundational to his extensive career across various countries and his deep understanding of diverse markets, making him a culturally astute leader with a passion for global business.

He possesses a deep understanding of market analysis, strategic planning, organizational enhancement, and employee motivation.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

Topics Gabriele cares about

Woodworking Innovation
As MD for SCM Group UK, a leading machinery supplier, he frequently discusses advanced, sustainable, and efficient production technology for the woodworking industry.
AI in Manufacturing
He has recently shared insights on how Agentic AI can improve workflows and integrate customer needs with shop-floor capabilities, even for smaller workshops.
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Career

Work history

1-2008
Managing Director
SCM Group (UK) Ltd
7-2004 - 12-2008
Commercial Director
Fratelli Zucchini srl
4-2002 - 4-2004
Regional Commercial Manager
Premier Industrial, KENT/Premier Farnell PLC
12-1999 - 4-2002
Managing Director
Freud Tooling UK Ltd
11-1990 - 1999
Group Marketing Manager
SCM GROUP SPA
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Education
1-1993 - 12-1993
MIM/MBA
Thunderbird School of Global Management
1985 - 1990
Laurea
Università degli Studi di Urbino Carlo Bo
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