Miguel Arego possesses extensive experience in purchasing management within the automotive industry, currently holding the position of Senior Purchasing Manager at Faurecia since 1998, overseeing serial purchasing across multiple European plants. Miguel has held various roles at Faurecia, including managing purchasing for automotive interiors and development phases for major clients such as Ford and Jaguar. In addition to industrial experience, Miguel has contributed to academia as an Associate Professor in Master Programs at both Cámara de Comercio de Valencia and Universidad Europea. Previous positions include roles at Schneider Electric, TRW, and IBM, with a strong educational background that includes an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and a Master's in Industrial Engineering from Universitat Politècnica de València.