Anna Pinkerneil

Anna Pinkerneil brings over 15 years of comprehensive supply chain expertise, with a proven track record of leading complex turnarounds, network optimizations, and market entry strategies. Currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Occhio GmbH, she leverages her deep operational insights to drive strategic growth and operational excellence within the company’s innovative lighting solutions sector. In her role, Anna oversees end-to-end supply chain management, ensuring seamless integration of procurement, manufacturing, and distribution processes to meet the company’s ambitious growth targets.

A key focus of Anna’s leadership at Occhio has been establishing a resilient and diversified supply chain. She successfully orchestrated the setup of a German assembly operation, which significantly reduced lead times, lowered COGS, and enhanced product quality—resulting in improved WIC stabilization. Her expertise in digitization and process optimization has enabled the company to implement agile production management practices, fostering greater responsiveness to market demands and supply disruptions.

Anna’s strategic approach emphasizes purpose-driven growth, combining analytical rigor with empathetic leadership to inspire her teams. Her experience in private equity environments has honed her ability to deliver double-digit EBITDA improvements through disciplined P&L management and operational efficiencies. Her skills in change management and manufacturing enable her to navigate complex organizational transformations smoothly, ensuring sustainable performance improvements. As an industry leader, Anna continues to innovate in supply chain management, integrating advanced technologies and best practices to position Occhio GmbH for long-term success in a competitive global marketplace.