Christian Alexander Molino has been Procurement and Operations Director of Leonardo since October 1, 2026.

He graduated  in Management Engineering from the University of Palermo and has built substantial professional experience within the Group, taking on roles of increasing responsibility since joining Leonardo in 2006.

Before assuming his current role, in 2026 he led the Factory Operational Model Integration program, managing a multidisciplinary team responsible for transforming the factory operating model and driving the evolution of operational processes.

From 2022 to 2026, he served as VP Procurement Programs for Leonardo Helicopters, focusing on strengthening procurement capabilities within program management across the entire product lifecycle, while holding specific responsibility for the end-to-end procurement of the AW609 Tiltrotor program.

From 2017 to 2022, he was Head of Worldwide Procurement Customer Support and Training within the Helicopters Division. In this role, he expanded the organization across Leonardo’s international locations in the United Kingdom, United States, and Poland, contributing to the enhancement of fleet support services and to significant growth in volumes, revenues, and profitability through framework agreements with key suppliers.

Previously, from 2011 to 2017, he held the position of Head of Strategic Sourcing - Electrical, Avionics and Mission Equipment, overseeing strategic procurement activities for the AgustaWestland product family and providing a tangible contribution to the integration of the procurement functions of Agusta S.p.A. and Westland Ltd.

He is the author of a publication on partnership and co-marketing agreements and on the competitive levers of procurement.

His main interests include music, water sports, and photography. In the latter field, he has participated in several photographic projects and exhibitions.