Experts & Advisors
Livio Ciciotti
Senior Director

Livio Ciciotti is a Senior Director at Ankura, based in New York. He has over 15 years of progressive leadership experience across multiple manufacturing systems and technologies. He has a proven track record of driving over $40 million in enterprise value creation and executing large-scale capital expenditure (CAPEX) programs. His experience spans diverse industries, including medical, industrial, and consumer goods.
Experience
Livio is adept at leading organizations through rapid growth, bolt-on integration, and cultural transformation. He is a champion of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives, consistently delivering sustained gains in productivity, quality, and safety.
In his most recent role as Operations Manager for a global building products manufacturer, he served as the principal for all U.S. operations and operationally led $40 million in domestic enterprise value creation, leading to a successful acquisition. He exceeded budget targets year-over-year for four operational P&L’s and increased operational output and productivity by 25%.
Previously, as the Plant Manager for a custom plastics molding company, he had total leadership and accountability for sitewide operations, managing over 150 team members. During his time at a global, publicly traded manufacturer as Operations Manager, he was the Value Stream leader for a $75 million injection blow molding business and was accountable for total workforce management and labor strategy. He initiated and completed 44 improvement projects and led $4.8 million in CAPEX execution.
Livio’s strategic mindset is underpinned by his service as a Sergeant and Infantry Squad Leader in the U.S. Marine Corps. His military experience instilled an exceptional ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. His background in complex, high-stakes environments, which included supporting over 500 combat operations with a 100% mission completion rate during Operation Enduring Freedom, directly translates to his consulting capability. Clients gain a partner who understands the critical importance of discipline, rapid decision-making, and mission-focused accountability to ensure strategic execution and deliver guaranteed results under pressure.
- Education
- MBA, University of Rochester
- BS, Graphic Media, Communications, Rochester Institute of Technology