Elena Tapia Cuadra

Elena Tapia Cuadra has significant work experience in various roles within the automotive and engineering industries. Elena is currently the Head of Operational Excellence & Transformation (R&D) at MAHLE, where they focus on driving operational efficiency and transformational initiatives. Prior to that, they served as the Global PMO & Change Leader at MAHLE, leading organizational growth and cultural transformation through strategic portfolio management and knowledge management.

Before joining MAHLE, Elena worked at Volvo Group Trucks Technology as a Process & IT Program Manager, overseeing program management in the areas of process improvement and information technology. Elena also held the position of Head of Methods & Tools at Geely in Sweden, where they were responsible for implementing effective methodologies and tools.

Earlier in their career at Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Elena served in various roles, including Project Manager, Change Leader, Agile Coach, and Engineering Project Manager. In these positions, they led change management strategies, coached teams for high performance, and coordinated product development.

Additionally, Elena gained experience as a Junior Project Manager at Stejasa Agregados Industriales S.A and as a Junior Operations Manager at Bureau Veritas. Elena also worked as a Quality Expert and Project Engineer at INGEAGUA S.L., where they were responsible for quality management system certification and project engineering.

Overall, Elena Tapia Cuadra has a diverse background in operational excellence, change management, program management, and quality management across different industries.

Elena Tapia Cuadra obtained a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Skövde in 2006, and then went on to complete a B.Sc in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Málaga in 2005. Elena later pursued an MSc in International Project Management at Chalmers University of Technology from 2008 to 2010. Furthermore, they earned an MSc in Project Management with a focus on Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Northumbria University in 2009-2010.