Ileana Vitale Named Senior Principal Engineer at Concepts NREC

White River Junction, VT, USA – October 2, 2025—  Concepts NREC, a global leader in end-to-end turbomachinery design and engineering solutions, is pleased to announce that Ileana Vitale has joined the company as Senior Principal Engineer. In this role, Vitale will support aero and mechanical design of centrifugal compressors, drive technical excellence across all projects, and support innovation in advanced turbomachinery solutions.  

Vitale received her Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with an aerodynamic specialization in 2001 from Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and brings more than two decades of experience with Ingersoll Rand in aerodynamic performance customization of multistage centrifugal compressors.  

Vitale brings deep expertise in the meanline to CFD and optimization software tool chain, along with proven leadership in R&D engineering and a track record of delivering cutting-edge new product developments in high-performance rotating machinery. 

“Ileana has been my go-to person to ask about complex turbomachinery optimization trade-offs even before joining us. Her solid understanding and hands-on experience in turbomachinery adds even more depth to our team in both the projects we work on and the support and consultancy we provide in helping our customers to design their own technologies” said Thiago Ebel, Concepts NREC Director of Technology and Innovation. “On top of it, it’s always a pleasure to work with her. Even though she just joined us, our customers are already realizing tremendous benefits with her valuable insights and perspectives in the projects she’s been part of.” 

About Concepts NREC

Concepts NREC is the only independent company in the world with end-to-end capabilities to take turbomachinery products from concept to reality. For more than 65 years, Concepts NREC has been at the forefront of turbomachinery design and innovation, providing engineering services, design software, CAM software, precision manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and training. Headquartered in the USA, our mission is to provide the cutting-edge turbomachinery products, tools, and solutions the world needs for a sustainable future. 

To learn more, visit www.conceptsnrec.com.