Francisco Gallardo

Francisco Gallardo is an experienced professional in production and engineering management, currently serving as the Production and Engineering Manager at La-Z-Boy Incorporated since May 2022. Previously, Francisco held the position of Plant Production Manager at HHGroup, managing the manufacturing of textile and leather furniture covers from August 2020 to January 2023. Over a substantial career at VF Corporation from July 2012 to November 2019, Francisco worked as a Plant Engineer in various capacities, overseeing factories with up to 500 employees and ensuring quality and production efficiency for brands such as Kontoor, Vans, Timberland, and Wrangler. Earlier roles included an Industrial Engineer at Centro de Ingeniería y Desarrllo Industrial, focusing on process improvement and project management, and a Product Manager Jr at Gohner Autopartes. Francisco holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Universidad del Valle de México.