Francisco Ittai Garcia

Francisco Ittai Garcia has extensive experience in purchasing and management within the automotive industry. Currently serving as the VP and General Manager of Marelli Electronic Systems North America since January 2019, Francisco has also held various global vice president and director roles in purchasing at Marelli. Prior to Marelli, Francisco worked at Calsonic Kansei Corporation from April 2011 to January 2019, where responsibilities included global purchasing for the Heat Exchangers Business Unit and serving as Vice President of Purchasing for the Americas Region. Francisco's career began at Valeo, where roles included Capital Expenditures Purchasing Director. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor in Science, Industrial Engineer from Unidad Profesional Interdisciplinaria de Ingeniería y Ciencias Sociales y Administrativas, along with additional studies at Universidad Panamericana and Tecnológico de Monterrey.