Emilio Rondinella is an experienced procurement and supply chain professional with a robust background in the aerospace and defense industries. Currently serving as Procurement Responsible Officer at ITER Organization since March 2015, Emilio leads the complete procurement lifecycle, ensuring effective contract strategies and supplier engagement. Prior to this role, Emilio spent over thirteen years at Airbus Defence and Space, where responsibilities ranged from managing supplier relationships to overseeing procurement activities for propulsion equipment. Additional experience includes positions at Whirlpool Corporation as a Product Engineer and at PNR Italia as Quality Manager and R&D Manager, showcasing expertise in quality assurance, project coordination, and supplier management. Emilio holds an Engineer's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and an Engineer's Degree in Turbomachinery from Centrale Lyon.