Gisela Narrea

Gisela Narrea is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in procurement and category management, currently serving as the Global Head of Category Management at Hitachi Rail since September 2012, overseeing operations in the UK, Italy, Japan, and the U.S. Previous roles include Category Lead and Senior Category Manager at Hitachi Rail, as well as a Business Consultant at British Airways, where Gisela developed a framework for assessing training practices and delivered strategic recommendations to senior executives. Additional experience includes serving as a Business Analyst at 4C Associates, focusing on spend analysis for major clients, and as a Senior Procurement Analyst at Sodexo, managing procurement for multiple mining firms. Gisela holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Brunel University and has a solid academic background in industrial engineering and supply chain management.