Prysmian Organizational Structure and Leadership

Andrea Pirondini serves as the President and CEO of Prysmian North America, which includes operations in Canada and the United States. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Prysmian, where he played a significant role in developing the company’s sustainability strategy and initiatives while overseeing all manufacturing operations. Before joining Prysmian, Pirondini was the Chief Commercial Officer at Pirelli Tire S.p.A. He began his career with the Pirelli Group in 1989, taking on various positions across the U.K., Italy, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt. During his time in Turkey and Russia, he was responsible for managing manufacturing operations in those regions. Over the course of more than 25 years, Pirondini focused on restructuring the manufacturing footprint for the Tire and Cable & Systems businesses. 

He holds a master’s degree in business and economics from Bocconi University in Milan.

Richard Parvesse is the President of Draka EHC Elevator & Escalator. He has been with the company for over 20 years, previously serving as the head of the Industrial & Specialty business unit at Prysmian North America. Richard began his career as an Inside Sales Representative for the Okonite Company before transitioning to an outside sales role. 

In 2001, Rich joined Draka as a Regional Sales Manager. He held various sales and business management positions at Draka and continued in similar roles after the company was acquired by Prysmian in 2012. 

Richard holds a bachelor's degree from Rider University.

Paul Furtado is the Head of Operations for Prysmian North America. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Western New England College. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles, progressively increasing in scale and responsibility, from Supervisor to Plant Manager. After the acquisition of General Cable, he joined Prysmian as the Vice President of Manufacturing for the T&I business unit. During his time in this role, he successfully led the integration of General Cable's manufacturing operations into Prysmian, a complex process that required strategic planning and effective leadership. 

With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, Paul Furtado is committed to the principle that sustained improvement is essential for success. He believes that this improvement is built on a foundation of employee involvement, commitment, and engagement.

Saskia Veerkamp leads Finance Administration & Control for Prysmian North America, drawing on her extensive international experience. After the acquisition of Draka, she played a crucial role in the integration activities and then served as CFO of Oceania for nearly five years while based in Australia. In 2016, she transitioned to the role of CFO for ASEAN in Singapore, and in 2019, she expanded her responsibilities to include Oceania once again. 

Outside of her professional life, Saskia is a devoted wife and mother of two children. Her Dutch roots and love for her family are essential parts of her identity.

Cheryl Stevens is the head of Information Technology at Prysmian North America. With over 20 years of experience at the Highland Heights office, she previously served as the Director of Applications for General Cable North America. During her time there, Cheryl led the IT efforts for seven acquisitions and three divestitures in the North American region. She and her team have designed and implemented software solutions across all business areas. In addition to their technical expertise, they possess strong skills in project management, Lean Sigma, and Agile development.

Bessie Williams is the Head of Purchasing for Prysmian North America. With 17 years of experience in global supply chain and procurement, she brings extensive knowledge to her role, enabling her to implement a procurement strategy that achieves sustainable results for the company.

She holds a master's degree and a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Arkansas.

Valeria Garcia is the Head of Research & Development at Prysmian North America and a true expert in her field. With over 30 years of experience, she began her career as the Development Materials Manager for Pirelli Cables in her home country of Brazil. Her extensive knowledge and dedication led her to be appointed as the Energy Engineering Manager and, subsequently, to be promoted to Chief Engineer of Energy and Telecom at Prysmian South America.

Valeria is fluent in both Italian and English. She holds a degree in chemistry technology from the Technical School Walter Belian, a degree in pharmacy and biochemistry from the University of São Paulo, and an MBA from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

John Andrews is the head of North America Human Resources. John first started with the company in 2011 as the Director of Human Resources for the Industrial/Construction/Specialty Division. Prior to that, John worked in various Human Resources roles for CEMEX including Regional Human Resources Manager for the Midwest and Western/Northern Florida. In 2005 John was named Regional Vice President of Human Resources for the Western United States.

John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration as well as a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University.

Bob Hust is the head of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Prysmian North America. With over 30 years of experience, he has expertise in various practice areas, including contracts, warranty, product liability, litigation management, labor and employment, compliance, and intellectual property. 

Previously, Bob was a partner at Frost Brown Todd, where he chaired the General Counsel Services Group and the Automotive Industry Team. Before that, he served as General Counsel, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Secretary, and Compliance Officer for Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. 

Bob holds a Juris Doctor degree in Law from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. He also earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English from Ohio State University.

Heather Stolper is the head of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) for Prysmian North America. Her leadership journey began at General Cable in 2005 when she became the Plant Manager of the Automotive Assembly plant in Altoona, PA. In 2008, she took on the role of Plant Manager at the Telecom plant in Lawrenceburg, KY, which helped to further enhance her leadership skills. In 2011, Heather continued her career at General Cable's Corporate Headquarters, where she has held several leadership positions, including Vice President and Manufacturing Team Leader of Communications and Assembly operations, as well as Vice President of Supply Chain and Sourcing. 

Heather holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute and an MBA from Ohio State University.

Brian DiLascia is the head of Power Distribution for Prysmian North America and has been a key figure in the company for over 20 years. His journey began after he completed the Pirelli Cables and Systems Graduate Program, where he worked as an industrial engineer at Pirelli's facility in Lexington, SC. His outstanding performance led to a promotion to Director of Operations for Pirelli's factory near Vancouver. Brian's dedication and strategic vision were further acknowledged when he returned to Lexington as Vice President of Operations and subsequently became the General Manager for Pirelli's fiber cable business in North America. 

Brian holds a bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in operations management and industrial engineering from Cornell University.

Brian Moriarty is the head of Industrial and Construction at Prysmian North America. He is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of sales experience. His career began in 2008 when he joined General Cable as Vice President of Specialty Sales, where he focused on sectors such as oil and gas, nuclear, wind, solar, military, assembly, fiber, and transit. Due to his strong leadership skills, he was later appointed Vice President for both U.S. and North American sales. In 2015, his career took a significant leap when he was named Senior Vice President for Global Sales at General Cable. 

Brian holds a bachelor's degree in Management from Saint Louis University.

Patrick Jacobi is the Head of Digital Solutions for Prysmian North America. His career began at a logistics firm in Chicago, Illinois, and quickly progressed to the General Motors subsidiary, Duramax Diesel. After successful years in the automotive industry, he transitioned to General Cable in 2009. Over the past decade, Patrick has held various positions in sourcing, supply chain management, plant operations, and product management, consistently demonstrating his commitment to his roles. Before assuming his current position, Patrick served as the MMS Business Unit Lead and Commercial Operations Director. In these roles, he led the Product and Sales Management Teams for the North American Multi-Media Solutions business unit, reporting directly to the Head of Global Multi-Media Solutions. He also oversaw collaboration, strategy, and organizational efforts for the Telecom Solutions business.

Pat holds a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University.

Nathan Kelley is the head of the High Voltage division for Prysmian North America and has been with the company for over 20 years. His career began at Pirelli in Research and Development at the Lexington facility, followed by eight years in the High Voltage office in New Jersey. A significant milestone in his career was his return to Lexington to manage the engineering team responsible for the High Voltage Business Unit, where he played a key role in overseeing many of the largest High Voltage cable projects conducted in North America. 

Nathan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Duke University and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech.

Kevin Cummings is the Head of Compliance for Prysmian North America. In addition to overseeing Compliance, he coordinates global compliance audit activities, which are essential for our training and awareness programs. Kevin transitioned to his current role in 2019 after previously working in Internal Audit. 

Kevin's career began in 2015 at General Cable, where he served as an Integrated Internal Audit Manager. His work focused on developing internal control frameworks and gaining a thorough understanding of financial, operational, and IT processes. Prior to joining General Cable, Kevin developed his expertise in Compliance and Internal Audit services while working at Deloitte and Protiviti. 

He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati and is a Certified Internal Auditor and Risk Professional.