Santiago E.

Santiago E. is an experienced engineering and management professional currently serving as Chief Technical Officer for CUPRA Formentor VZ5 since January 2025 and as Product Optimization Champion at SEAT, S.A. since July 2019, where contributions include significant cost savings efforts exceeding 3 million. Previous roles include Value Engineering Resident Engineer at Volkswagen AG, focusing on process and methodologies to enhance product profitability, and various leadership positions at SEAT, Applus+ LGAI, Fluidra Waterlinx, CESPA, MAHLE, and ROS ROCA, S.A., encompassing engineering, strategic purchasing, and team management. Santiago E. holds a Master of Engineering in Materials Engineering and an MBA, showcasing a robust educational foundation complemented by extensive industry experience.