Santiago E.

Santiago E. is a highly experienced engineering and management professional with a strong background in the automotive industry. Currently serving as the Chief Technical Officer for CUPRA Formentor VZ5 since January 2025, Santiago has previously held key roles at SEAT, S.A., as a Product Optimization Champion focusing on significant cost savings, and as a Value Engineering resident Engineer at Volkswagen AG, where methodologies were developed to enhance product profitability. Santiago's career spans various positions that emphasize leadership in engineering, product development, and strategic procurement, beginning with early roles at ROS ROCA, S.A., and MAHLE. Santiago holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Engineering and an MBA, further complementing a solid foundation in Industrial Engineering.