Paolo Barbieri
Expert Director
Paolo Barbieri is expert director at EFESO.
With over 30 years of global experience, Paolo specializes in integrated supply chain (Planning, Demand Management, Logistics, Distribution, Inventory & Material Management and Supply Chain Digitalisation), contracting & procurement, and sustainability. At EFESO, Paolo supports clients worldwide on strategic, tactical, and operational topics, helping organizations design resilient, efficient, and sustainable end-to-end supply chains across diverse industries.
Paolo’s expertise spans supply chain transformation, digitalization, demand planning, distribution, inventory and material management, and ESG-driven operations. Certified in Sustainable Supply Chain by MIT and Lean Six Sigma, he enables clients to optimize performance, manage risks, and achieve measurable impact through advanced methodologies and innovation.
Before joining EFESO, Paolo held senior leadership roles including Global Head of Logistics & Supply Chain Consultancy at deugro group and Integrated Supply Chain Advisor to major consultancies and boards. Paolo spent 20+ years at Shell, where he held various executive positions driving operational excellence in all key aspects of Integrated Supply Chains.
Paolo holds a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, a Master in Supply Chain Management from the European Logistics Association, and a certification in Sustainable Supply Chains from MIT. He speaks English, French, and Italian.