Olimpio dos Santos Castro

Olimpio dos Santos Castro has extensive experience in procurement and category management, primarily at AbbVie from December 2014 to July 2024, where roles included International Category Management Lead, Associate Director of Procurement Strategy and Transformation, and Senior Category Manager for IT/Telecoms and Meetings & Events. In these positions, Olimpio led global procurement initiatives, drove transformation strategies, and ensured compliance with organizational policies across various regions. Additionally, experience as a Visiting Lecturer at Fundación ICIL involved teaching executive master's programs in logistics and procurement. Previous roles include Senior Procurement Analyst at Aquanima, Foreign Trade Agent at ICEX, and Associate Buyer at CARAMELO S.A.U., demonstrating a strong foundation in sourcing, negotiation, and international trade. Olimpio holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and completed studies at University College Cork.