Emilio Santos-Alonso

Emilio Santos-Alonso is a seasoned manufacturing and operations executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries, including chemical manufacturing, complex assemblies, and printing. Currently serving as the Director of Plant Operations at SBM Life Science, Emilio oversees manufacturing, packaging, and formulation processes while managing P&L, safety protocols, and operational efficiencies. Previous roles include Head of CS Operations at Festo, where Emilio led multisite operations and drove significant improvements in inventory management and assembly times, and Director of Operations at Iconex, achieving notable regional EBIT growth and operational savings. Emilio's educational background includes an MBA from Texas McCombs School of Business, various quality control certifications, and managerial training from Tecnológico de Monterrey.