Hugo Aguilera Bandin Ph.D.

Hugo Aguilera Bandin PhD, LSSBB, currently serves as Production Manager at Outokumpu since June 2014, overseeing over 390 team members across various operations including maintenance planning, reliability engineering, and inventory control. With prior experience as Quality Assurance Manager and Product Engineering, Supplier Quality & Technical Services Supervisor at Outokumpu, Hugo has demonstrated expertise in quality management, customer requirements assessment, and coordination of production processes to meet operational targets. Previously, Hugo held leadership roles at A. Schulman, Inc., THYSSENKRUPP STAINLESS USA, LLC, and Thyssenkrupp, focusing on innovation, technical support, and metallurgical research. Educational qualifications include a Master of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Engineering, a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration and Management, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Development.