Michele Ansaloni
Chief Information & Digital Officer · Creator
I am Michele Ansaloni, an IT & Digital executive, AI transformation leader, and maker. At Röchling Automotive, I lead global IT & Digital and drive the strategic direction of Artificial Intelligence across the Automotive Division. On this website, I share practical reflections on AI, digital transformation, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, leadership, and hands-on technology projects. My goal is to make complex technology understandable, useful, and connected to real business impact.
Work experience
Sep 2025 — Present
Global Director of Artificial Intelligence
Röchling Automotive · Bozen / Mannheim
Driving the strategic direction of Artificial Intelligence across Röchling Automotive Division, connecting AI governance, business priorities, use case prioritization, adoption, change management, and measurable business impact. Focused on making AI practical, scalable, and valuable in a complex multinational industrial environment.
Jan 2022 — Present
Global Director IT & Digital
Röchling Automotive · Bozen / Mannheim
Leading global IT & Digital for Röchling Automotive across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, coordinating an international organization of 85+ professionals. Responsible for IT Operations, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Digital Workplace, Enterprise Service Management, IT governance, and digital transformation, with a strong focus on business value, operational efficiency, secure platforms, and scalable technology adoption.
Oct 2019 — Jan 2022
Global Director IT Operations & Global Services
Röchling Group · Bozen / Mannheim
Led an international IT Operations and Global Services organization across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, supporting a global industrial group with 92 plants in 25 countries. Responsible for Regional IT Operations, Global Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, SOC, and Enterprise IT Service Management, driving standardization, resilience, service quality, and global operational efficiency.
Sep 2017 — Sep 2019
Director IT Europe & South America
Röchling Automotive · Bozen
Led IT for Europe and South America across 9 sites in 6 countries, managing regional IT governance, infrastructure, business systems support, and service delivery. Focused on improving operational efficiency, harmonizing IT standards, supporting business continuity, and aligning technology initiatives with regional business priorities.
May 2015 — Sep 2017
Manager IT Europe & Americas
Foton Lovol · Modena / Weifang
Led IT and Business Processes for Europe and the Americas in a multinational and M&A-driven environment. Responsible for IT governance, ERP modernization, CAD/PDM integration, digital collaboration, and IT budget planning outside mainland China, supporting business transformation across regions.
Sep 2012 — May 2015
System Engineer
Progel SPA · Bologna
Worked as an IT consultant and System Engineer on enterprise infrastructure, Microsoft technologies, cloud adoption, and digital workplace projects. Supported large-scale transformation projects for major clients in automotive, fashion, and retail, including Office 365 migrations, datacenter initiatives, SCCM, and infrastructure modernization.
Sep 2008 — Sep 2012
Lab Engineer
University of Ferrara · Ferrara
Managed IT infrastructure and technical support for the Engineering Faculty laboratories, supporting academic research, students, and technical environments. This experience built the foundation of my hands-on approach to technology, experimentation, and problem solving.