Fernando Villarreal

Fernando Villarreal is a seasoned professional in procurement and project management, currently serving as Procurement Transformation Principal at Glencore, focusing on procurement and supply chain processes for Copper metallurgical assets in North America and Southeast Asia. Previously, Fernando held roles at Novartis, where initiatives resulted in significant cost efficiencies and supported global strategies in real estate and procurement. A former Procurement Operations Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev, Fernando managed a large portfolio of indirect spend and led digital transformation initiatives to enhance procurement processes. Early experience includes an internship at AUDI AG and a global management trainee position, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey and advanced studies at Harvard Business School Online and Technical University of Munich.