Manuel Laso

Manuel Laso is an accomplished project manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry, focusing on commercial vehicles. Currently employed at Applus+ IDIADA since February 2018, Manuel oversees development projects related to virtual durability and fatigue analysis. Prior roles include serving as Technical Manager for Haldex España, where responsibilities included the calculation and installation of pneumatic braking systems, and working as a homologation engineer at IDIADA AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, handling vehicle approval processes. Earlier experience as Quality Responsible at AUTOTALLER JJ, S.A. established a strong foundation in quality management and equipment maintenance. Manuel holds a Master’s degree in Industrial and Service Project Management and multiple postgraduate qualifications from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and University of Bradford, emphasizing engineering, design, and automation.