Vanessa Canelo Chamorro

Vanessa Canelo Chamorro has extensive experience in public procurement and contract management, currently serving as Jefa de Área de Contratación de Operaciones at Canal de Isabel II since February 2009. In this role, Vanessa was instrumental in establishing the department and aligning contracting activities with new public procurement directives for various sectors, while implementing operational procedures and electronic platforms. Previous positions include Coordinadora de Contratación de Operaciones at Canal de Isabel II, where Vanessa was legally responsible for public bids and contracts, and roles at Init Works, LLP as Co-founder/Joint Director, Red.es as Deputy Legal Director and Head of Purchase Unit, and Cuatrecasas as a real estate and corporate associate lawyer. Vanessa holds degrees in Law, a Master of Laws in Business European Community Law, and completed a program in Business Administration and Management at Esade.