Dr. Roberto Perez is currently responsible of Digital Transformation Innovation activities at GF Machining Solutions. He received his PhD from the University of Geneva in 1997 and a MBA from The Open University (UK) in 2011. Formerly Head of Applied and Collaborative Research and Innovation, in the last years he focused on the development of smart modules for high quality and high performing manufacturing processes with academic partners and key customers worldwide, mainly in the mould and die, aerospace and medical segments, and in transversal coordination with the wider GF Machining Solutions business unit environment, covering Electric Discharge Machining, high speed milling, laser and automation technologies.

GF comprises the three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions and GF Machining Solutions. The industrial company, founded in 1802, is headquartered in Switzerland and operates 136 companies in 34 countries, 57 of which are production sites. The 15,835 employees generated sales of CHF 4,150 million in 2017. GF is the preferred partner to its customers for the safe transport of liquids and gases, light cast components and high-precision manufacturing technology.