Ignacio Menares Melandri

Ignacio Menares Melandri is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in IT and telecommunications. Currently serving as the Global IT Purchasing Manager Lead at BBVA since March 2015, Ignacio has played key roles in strategic procurement and digital transformation initiatives across various regions, including South America and globally. Previously, Ignacio held positions such as Global Purchasing Manager and Regional Procurement Manager at BBVA, which involved managing IT services and hardware acquisitions, as well as leading teams in strategic sourcing across multiple countries. Prior experience includes senior purchasing engineering roles at Claro Chile S.A. and technical account management at Samsung Electronics. Ignacio holds a Diplomat in Strategic Supply Management from Universidad de Chile and a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana.